1 of our books and 2 talks define this term — and their definitions are worth reading side by side.
Agile auditing is a modern approach to the audit process that emphasizes flexibility, efficiency, and ongoing stakeholder engagement. Inspired by the principles of agile software development, agile auditing focuses on delivering value quickly, adapting to changes in real time, and fostering collaboration between auditors and stakeholders
— The Digital Mirror, in the text, Bill Bensing & Alex Honor
It's about auditing at speed, just like you're trying to develop at speed
— Norman Marks, Gene Kim · Fireside Chat on Audit with Norman Marks, Las Vegas 2022 · at 7:13
agile auditing is overlaying the Scrum framework onto the audit process. So it's sprint-based auditing.
— Clarissa Lucas · Beyond Agile Auditing — The Path to a Better Audit Experience, Las Vegas 2023 · at 12:37
See also Agile · Scrum · sprint · waterfall approach to auditing
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