Role of information technology on internal auditing in Government institution in Tanzania: The case study of ministry of Finance (internal auditor general’s department)
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Mzumbe university
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A Dissertation Submitted in Partial /Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
Master Degree of Business Administration in Corporate Management (MBA-CM)
of the Mzumbe University
The purpose of the research was intended to explore the Role of Information Technology on Internal Auditing function in Tanzania Government Institutions. Literature review was done to identify and define research problem gap. The study engaged a case study design whereby subjective judgment was used as an approach because it requires fewer resources and less time consuming. Data collected was analyzed using several statistical analysis techniques to summarize and organize the data in a meaningful way. The study found that the Role of Information Technology on Internal Auditing function in Tanzania Government Institutions is crucial; however, there are obstacles for internal auditors to perform their day to day operations smoothly by using IT. This was identified as a result of IT to be used mostly in auditing process while there is problem hinder the efficient and effectiveness usage of IT in the Government institutions. The study concludes that; Majority of internal auditors do wish to know the application of these IT packages but they lack the appropriate knowledge or the technology required.
The purpose of the research was intended to explore the Role of Information Technology on Internal Auditing function in Tanzania Government Institutions. Literature review was done to identify and define research problem gap. The study engaged a case study design whereby subjective judgment was used as an approach because it requires fewer resources and less time consuming. Data collected was analyzed using several statistical analysis techniques to summarize and organize the data in a meaningful way. The study found that the Role of Information Technology on Internal Auditing function in Tanzania Government Institutions is crucial; however, there are obstacles for internal auditors to perform their day to day operations smoothly by using IT. This was identified as a result of IT to be used mostly in auditing process while there is problem hinder the efficient and effectiveness usage of IT in the Government institutions. The study concludes that; Majority of internal auditors do wish to know the application of these IT packages but they lack the appropriate knowledge or the technology required.
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information technology