The aim of this checklist is to assist firms in reviewing their IT systems, and the policies and procedures around those systems. The checklist provides guidance, and due consideration needs to be given to what is appropriate to your firm.
Introduction
This helpsheet has been issued by ICAEW’s Technical Advisory Service to help ICAEW members to review their firm’s IT systems, and the policies and procedures around those systems. The checklist provides guidance, and due consideration needs to be given to what is appropriate to your firm.
Members may also wish to refer to the following related guidance:
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ICAEW members, affiliates, ICAEW students and staff in eligible firms with member firm access can discuss their specific situation with the Technical Advisory Service on +44 (0)1908 248 250 or via webchat.
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Update History
- 01 Feb 2015 (12: 00 AM GMT)
- First published
- 25 Apr 2023 (12: 00 AM BST)
- Changelog created, helpsheet converted to new template
- 25 Apr 2023 (12: 00 AM BST)
- Reinstated checklist helpsheet, previously deleted in 2019, but requested for use in quality assurance
