Reviewing IT in due diligence : are you buying an IT asset or liability? /
This book provides an introduction to IRM in due diligence, and outlines some of the key IT issues to consider as part of the due diligence process. For those new to the process, it explains how to conduct an IT due diligence review, from scoping to reporting, and includes information on post-merger...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridgeshire, England :
IT Governance Publishing,
2015.
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| Series: | Fundamentals Series.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction to Due Diligence; Overview; History and definition; How do you do a due diligence review?; What could possibly go wrong?; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 2: Why is IT Important in Due Diligence?; Overview; Case studies; Summary of IT considerations in due diligence; Chapter 3: Systems Reviews; Overview; Risk analysis; Identify key systems; Reliability of the key systems; Upgrade and patching strategy; Systems resilience strategy; IT security; Regulatory requirements; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 4: IT Security; Overview.
- Assessing the ISMSSummary and key take-aways; Chapter 5: Data Reviews; Overview; Considering data during due diligence preparation; Reviewing data issues; Reviewing the forecast and other due diligence models; Data privacy considerations; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 6: Reviewing Projects and Changes in Progress; Overview; Risk analysis; Governance; Business alignment; Planning and budgeting; How to audit projects in progress; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 7: IT Service Provision and Value for Money; Overview; Investment in IT; The capability and cost of the IT team.
- Transfer of assets and licensingKey third-party service providers; Auditing IT service provision value for money; Audit risks; Audit approach; Summary and key take-aways; Chapter 8: Reporting It Due Diligence Assignments; Overview; Specific IT due diligence reporting; Target audience; Objectives of the report; Report structure; Chapter 9: Post-Due-Diligence; Overview and introduction to post-merger integration; Further information; ITG Resources.
