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The research aims to identify factors that influence the use of EDP audit techniques among auditors.

Factors Explaining the Use of EDP Audit Techniques.

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Survey explores factors impacting the usage of EDP audit techniques among auditors, suggesting importance of perceived effectiveness.

The research aims to identify factors that influence the use of EDP audit techniques among auditors.
Conducted a survey returned by 105 EDP auditors
Assessed factors including effectiveness, familiarity, cost, and skill
Analyzed the relationship between these factors and the extent of technique use
Perceived effectiveness was most closely related to the extent of technique use
Auditors generally used techniques deemed appropriate for various audit tasks
Other factors such as familiarity, cost, and required skill also influenced usage

Garsombke et al. (1986) studied this question.

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