Applying COBIT in an ERP environment, with specific reference to Qmuzik
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2006-12
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
ERP applications have evolved into enterprise-wide applications, which are generally
acknowledged today as a critical component in an organisation’s information strategy.
When implementing an ERP application, the control and governance of all IT processes
are critical to ensure that value is delivered, risks are managed and that the investment
in IT (ERP) delivers a reasonable return.
It should, therefore, be important to focus on mitigating IT process risks that have an
impact on the ERP environment, so that the level of residual risk is acceptable and
aligned with the business objectives.
This assignment focuses on using the generally accepted IT framework, COBIT (Control
Objectives for Information and related Technology), as governance and control model.
The criticality of each COBIT control objective (IT process) is evaluated by applying the
COBIT control objectives in an ERP environment. Specific reference is also made to
Qmuzik as an ERP application.
By applying COBIT in an ERP environment, the most critical IT processes applicable to
ERP are identified, in order to ensure that the minimum process controls for these IT
processes are designed and implemented.
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Thesis (MAcc (Accountancy ))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
Keywords
Information technology -- Management, Information technology -- Auditing, Dissertations -- Accountancy, Theses -- Accountancy