Asking the Right Questions when Planning for Information Technology Synopsis A structured approach to developing control objectives and the right questions when reviewing strategic planning issues. An example is given of how this can be used for information technology strategic planning. Such structures are important cutting edge resources in every internal auditing engagement.

Contributed with permission. Source: The Operational Auditing Handbook (1997, pp. 334–337), Professor Andrew Chambers and Graham Rand, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, England.

After Reading the Case Study Consider:
1. How structured are your internal auditing reviews of strategic planning?
2. How many of the IT strategic planning key and detailed issues questions can you ask in your organization with a reasonable knowledge of what they mean and understanding of how they are implemented?
3. Do the control objectives and issues provide you with any ideas for innovative IT questions in your internal auditing services?