Agile Governance and Audit

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“The author is an auditor writing about Agile from an expert’s point of view. This brings structure to a methodology which many assume is anarchic and potentially prone to descent into chaos at a moment’s notice ... I can see many organisations using this book as an extra selling/persuasion tool to implement Agile.”

Chris Evans, ITSM Specialist

The Agile auditing challenge

Many auditors are now encountering Agile management methodologies for the first time. In some cases, this can cause problems for the audit process because the methodology is very different from traditional approaches. Aside from the difficulties faced by the auditor, an ineffective audit can have a negative effect on an Agile project by giving a false impression of its progress. It might even harm the final project outcome.

Bridging the gap between Agile teams and auditors

Written for auditors and Agile managers, Agile Governance and Audit bridges the gap between traditional auditing approaches and the requirements of Agile methodologies. It provides an overview of Agile for auditors and other risk professionals who have not encountered the approach before. Each chapter includes hints and tips for auditors, and a selection of case studies illustrate the practical issues involved in auditing Agile projects. This makes it an ideal book for any auditor encountering the Agile methodology, and any Agile teams preparing for a management audit.

Contents
1.Introduction to Agile
2.Agile versus Waterfall
3.Why Doesn’t My Auditor/Agile Project Team Understand Me?
4.Project Initiation and Risk Assessment
5.Case Study - PID and Risk Assessment
6.High-Level Requirements
7.Case Study for High-Level Requirements
8.Building and Testing
9.Handover to the Business
10.Documentation for Governance and Audit
11.Top Tips to Take-Away

About the author

A qualified accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified ScrumMaster™, Chris Wright has over 30 years’ experience of providing financial and IT advisory and risk management services. He worked for 16 years at KPMG where he managed a number of major IS audit and risk assignments.

An ideal book for any auditor encountering the Agile methodology, and any Agile teams preparing for a management audit – buy it today and make sure you’re prepared.