5. Conclusion

Remote auditing can undeniably be seen as a component, a by-product of telecommuting. But remote auditing is not the same as telecommuting.

As proof of the success of this practice, which has been boosted by the growth in telecommuting, a number of consulting and third-party certification organizations have rapidly positioned themselves in this niche, and in just a few months, remote audit offers have flourished on the web. Remote audit platforms have even emerged.

But is this just a fad that will eventually fade away, or is it a plausible alternative that will become a permanent fixture on the auditing landscape and in current practices?

It's difficult to answer the question "Is remote auditing a godsend for rethinking auditing?", because today, remote auditing has not yet acquired its credentials, and the auditing...