Which statement remains true about planning in an electronic environment?

• A. The definition of auditing is not changed.
• B. The purposes of auditing is not changed.
• C. The procedures used are not changed.
• D. Auditing standards are not changed.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the fundamental definition of auditing does not change just because the environment is electronic. Auditing remains a systematic process of obtaining and evaluating evidence about assertions to determine whether they align with established criteria. That core meaning holds whether you’re auditing in a paper-based setting or in an IT-driven environment. What changes in planning for an electronic context are the sources of evidence, the techniques used to test controls, and the specific risks you focus on—for example, relying on data analytics, testing IT general controls, and assessing automated processes. So the definition stays the same, while the way you approach planning adapts to technology. The other statements—about purposes, procedures, or standards not changing—aren’t as reliable in an IT context, because the environment pushes you to adjust procedures and standards to address IT risks and controls.