Social Media and Cloud Computing Top Internal Auditors' Technology Hot List, According to New Protiviti Research - Page 2

PR Newswire

Tuesday, March 20th 2012

The Internal Audit Capabilities and Needs Survey was conducted through in-person and online surveys in the fall of 2011. The survey included nearly 200 questions in three categories from past surveys – General Technical Knowledge, Audit Process Knowledge, and Personal Skills and Capabilities – as well as a new section, Technology and the Audit Process. Participants included chief audit executives, internal audit directors, managers, and staff from publicly traded, private, government, educational and nonprofit organizations. To download a complimentary copy of the survey report, visit: www.protiviti.com/IAsurvey.

Webinar and Podcast to Explore Results Further

Protiviti's Christensen – along with Managing Directors Bob Hirth and David Brand – and guest speaker Robyn Arnell, vice president and chief audit executive, of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., will reveal other key findings and explore survey trends and historical data during a complimentary 90-minute webinar on March 27 at 11:00 am PDT. To register for "Internal Audit Capabilities & Needs: Where Do You Rate?" please visit: www .protiviti .com /webinars.

Additionally, Protiviti has produced a podcast that offers Brian Christensen's analysis and commentary on the findings in the survey. Please visit www.protiviti.com/podcasts to listen or download the podcast.

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www .protiviti .com) is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, governance, risk and internal audit. Through its network of more than 70 offices in over 20 countries, Protiviti has served more than 35 percent of FORTUNE® 1000 and Global 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies.

Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

SOURCE Protiviti