While there have been many studies of the risks in
ERP implementations, there is not much research on
the role that internal auditors play in ERP adoption
and the impact ERP systems have on internal
auditors’ abilities to manage risks. In this work, we
address this gap. We surveyed a group of internal
auditors to explore the effects of ERP systems on
internal audit functions. In particular, we wanted to
identify how ERP systems affect risks faced by an
organization and how ERP systems affect internal
auditors’ ability to identify and manage these risks.
Our survey asked the respondent to identify (i)
background information (characteristics or the
organizations, systems implemented, and role of
internal auditors in the implementation process); (ii)
changes in level of risks (using qualitative scales like
increase, decrease or no change), ability to identify