Reviewing IT in Due Diligence: Are you Buying an IT Asset or Liability?

Reviewing IT in Due Diligence provides an introduction to IRM in due diligence, and outlines some of the key IT issues to consider as part of the due diligence process. For those new to the process, it explains how to conduct an IT due diligence review, from scoping to reporting, and includes information on post-merger integration to realize business benefits from the deal. For more experienced practitioners, Reviewing IT in Due Diligence provides fresh insight into the process, highlighting issues that need to be addressed, and provides a business case for IRM involvement in the due diligence process.

Topics covered include:

• Why IT is important to due diligence
• The importance of IT security
• System reviews and data reviews
• Reviewing projects and changes in progress IT service provision value for money IT due diligence reporting
• Post-merger integration
• Comprehensive case studies are included throughout the book.

About the Authors

Bryan Altimas has over 32 years' experience of technology risk management, having led teams performing technology due diligence, and having advised organisations in numerous business sectors, locations and circumstances on the effectiveness of their technology strategy in delivering business objectives. He is a qualified accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). He left KPMG in 2014 after 17 years, having contributed to their IT due diligence methodology. Chris Wright is a qualified accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with over 30 years' experience providing financial and IT advisory and risk management services. He worked for 16 years at KPMG, where he managed a number of IT due diligence reviews and was head of information risk training in the UK. He has also worked in a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, small and medium enterprises, public sector, aviation and travel.

Chris Wright is a qualified accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with over 30 years' experience providing financial and IT advisory and risk management services. He worked for 16 years at KPMG, where he managed a number of IT due diligence reviews and was head of information risk training in the UK. He has also worked in a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, small and medium enterprises, public sector, aviation and travel. He is the author of Agile Governance and Audit, which is also available from ITGP.