This book is all about IT governance auditing. It emphasizes one of the most important topics for executives during the start of this century: compliance. In addition, the book contains a survey of basic elements such as defi nitions and frameworks to more advanced ones including an architectural reference and management reporting issues. This book is clearly written by one of the international thought leaders on IT governance auditing. Reading it is highly recommended to both managers and IT auditors.
Oscar van Leeuwen, Professor of Accounting Information Systems, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands

While magnifi cent the book is easy to comprehend, readers should not under-estimate the sophistication of the material contained therein, as the author has done a great job of presenting complex material in a well-designed, easily-understood manner. The book logically and intuitively walks the reader through an intricate IT governance framework, which incorporates the most recognized international views of IT governance. The book offers sound guidance and advice to anyone who is involved with designing, operating and assuring IT governance structures and processes. I highly recommend this book to corporate managers, auditors, consultants, teachers and students.
Jim Hunton, Libby Professor of Accountancy, Bentley University, USA

Dr Abbas Shahim RE is partner at Atos Consulting, associate professor at the University of Amsterdam, and vice president of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Netherlands Chapter