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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Advanced

Snapshot Technique

Continuous audit technique capturing images of a transaction at selected points as it flows through an application.

Definition

Snapshots record data before and after processing at designated points, creating an audit trail of how a transaction was handled. It helps verify processing logic for complex transactions.

Example

Snapshots capture a loan record before and after interest calculation.

Exam tip

Snapshots give an audit trail of processing steps for selected transactions.

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