Write a discussion post addressing the questions/topics below.

a) The materials we have worked with so far use the AMPS Model to give you a framework. E&Y,one of the Big 4 Accounting firms, developed what it calls the "Analytics Mindset". Using thenotes below and your Connect resources summarize the Analytics Mindset and then compare and contrast it with E&Y's Analytics Mindset EY Introduction to the Analytics Mindset.docx

b) Research the role and responsibilities of an Internal Auditor. What is Internal Audit? How is it different from External Audit? Why do (most) companies have an internal audit department?

Remember to properly cite all your sources according to APA guidelines (review the sample

post in the Syllabus if needed) and focus on high-quality, reliable information sources

c) Building on your answers from a) and b) above, explain why data analytics is an important

skill for internal auditors. What kind of questions and data would internal auditors commonly

work on? Can you give an example of how one of the data analysis techniques we have covered

so far is used in Internal Audit?