Many auditors now use laptops computers to perform various audit tasks. However, if audit firms use laptop computers they risk data being corrupted and appropriate controls must therefore be put in place to prevent the corruption of data; Briefly describe two types of software that might be used by auditors in their work other than Computer Assisted Audit techniques

Types of audit software

2. A spreadsheet package
This provides the auditor with a large worksheet which he can be able to use to carryout mathematical functions regarding his audit work such as casting client ledgers and carrying out analytical procedures.

3. Word Processing
This is a package that enables the auditor to carry out his word processing work such as editing, copying, typing and typesetting

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