Audit Objectives Relating to Access Privileges
The auditor’s objective is to verify that access privileges are granted in a manner that is consistent with that need to separate incompatible functions and is in accordance with the organization’s policy.
Audit Procedures Relating to Access Privileges
To achieve their objectives auditors may perform the following tests of controls:
_ Review the organization’s policies for separating incompatible functions and ensure that they promote reasonable security.
- Review the privileges of a selection of user groups and individuals to determine if their access rights are appropriate for their job descriptions and positions. The auditor