“Documented policies and procedures help guide an organization's operation,” writes Craig Rhinehart, chief information officer, Robinson, Grimes & Company, in the November/December issue of CPA Voice. “Well-written policies and procedures allow outside auditors or peer reviewers to assess risk and perform compliance work.”
When it comes to implementing IT-related policies and procedures, Rhinehart notes that it is essential to consider the employees who will be involved in the process.
“When documenting formal policies, it is important to keep them as simple as possible and involve the appropriate team members in their development,” writes Rhinehart. “It is also essential to keep the policies easily accessible and promote them throughout the organization.”
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