Students should prepare a term paper on the topic of Data Analytics in Auditing. The growing reliance on analytics within both external and internal audit processes has resulted in high demand for ind

Students should prepare a term paper on the topic of Data Analytics in Auditing. The growing reliance on analytics within both external and internal audit processes has resulted in high demand for individuals with relevant skill sets. You should view this project as an important step in developing your knowledge on the topic. To familiarize yourself with the area, you can review the following sites. You should then identify the specific aspects of this area upon which you would like to focus your paper. Some potential topics are (1) Benefits of data analytics for external audit, (2) Overcoming the barriers to adoption of data analytics in external audits, (3) Successfully leveraging data analytics for internal audits, and (4) Benefits of continuous auditing and monitoring using data analytics. 

https://www.cpajournal.com/2017/02/16/introduction-to-data-analysis-for-auditors-and-accountants/

https://www.picpa.org/keep-informed/by-topic/audit-data-analytics

https://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/frc/assuranceadvisoryservices/auditanalytics.html

https://www.icaew.com/-/media/corporate/files/technical/iaa/tecpln14726-iaaedata-analytics---web-version.ashx

The report should not exceed six pages(12 font Times New Roman, double spaced with 1-inch margins), excluding the cover page. Pages should be numbered