20 Questions
Directors Should Ask about

IT Projects
2007

How to use this publication
Each “20 Questions” briefing is designed to be a concise, easy-to-read introduction to an issue of importance to directors.The question format reflects the oversight role of directors, which includes asking management — and themselves — tough questions.These questions are not intended to be a precise checklist, but rather a way to provide insight into and stimulate discussion of important topics. The comments that accompany the questions summarize current thinking on the issues of leading organizations, and provide directors with a basis for critically assessing the answers they get, and digging deeper as necessary.Thus, although the questions apply to most medium-to-large organizations, the answers will vary according to the size, complexity and sophistication of the individual organization.

The Information Technology Advisory Committee

20 Questions
Directors Should Ask about

IT Projects
2007

Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication 20 questions directors should ask about IT Projects ISBN 978-1-55385-250-6 1. Project management. 2. Information technology — Management. I. Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. II.Title:Twenty questions directors should ask about IT projects. HD30.2.T883 2007 658.4’04 C2007-901684-7

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Preface
The CICA’s Information Technology Advisory Committee developed this brochure to guide members of boards of directors in identifying and evaluating issues that might arise as organizations plan and implement significant IT projects.This document might also be of interest and use to members of other governance bodies — in particular audit committees