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Audit charter

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A document approved by the board of directors that defines the IT audit function's responsibility, authority to review records, and accountability.

Framework senses

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 20121 senseview framework →
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A document which defines the IS audit function’s responsibility, authority and accountability, and approved by the board.
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A document approved by the board of directors that defines the IT audit function's responsibility, authority to review records, and accountability.