Technology changes at mind-boggling speeds, and it greatly affects businesses and enterprises. What do you consider to be more important, depth of knowledge in technology, or its impact on the enterprise?

The articles selected for this week are mostly focused on the soft skills required for our profession. After all, we are working with people, even thought we are IT Auditors. There are plenty of opinions regarding the so-called “Millennial” generation. This the generation you will most likely be working with as you mature in your career. How do you think the Audit and Assurance profession will benefit from their contributions?

Dr. Ed Glebstein, Ph.D. lists and describes in his article “Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Auditor” a number of “Auditor Types” with the intent of helping readers recognize possible weaknesses in themselves.

Which one of these do you consider the worst type from the standpoint of the auditee? Why? The auditee is the person or group responsible for the subject matter being audited.

Articles:

• “Is There Such a Thing as a Bad IS Auditor” Ed Gelbstein, Ph.D.
• “Perspectives From a Seasoned Practitioner” Ed Gelbstein, Ph.D.
• “The Soft Skills Challenge Part-2” Ed Gelbstein, Ph.D.