Automation index
How much of a IT auditor’s job can AI already do?
A log sample and a stock finding come earlier. Judging the control and signing the report do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
IT auditor
32%
AI can already do 32% of this job.
#27 / 623
View rankingIT auditor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan scope, IT risks and sampling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Review access, changes, logs and configs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 52% | +8.3 |
Document findings, evidence and recommendations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Interview, challenge the auditee and apply judgement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Follow up action plans and retest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, committee and liability for the opinion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- audit systems
- review logs
- assess IT controls
- test access
- document findings
- audit changes
- retest controls
- sign the audit report
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519
IS WORK OVER?
Copy editor
31%
#32 / 623
View rankingCopy editor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Spelling, agreement and consistency.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- copy-edit
- spelling and punctuation
- unify style
- catch typos
- house style
- second proofs
- author queries
- avoid over-editing
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641