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Virtualization has been a hot topic in the IT space for a few years now, so we will review what that means from an IT Audit perspective. Odds are that your organization has adopted virtualization or is planning to in the near future. In this climate of expense reductions, virtualization can allow you to do more with less. Going virtual can mean: 
Nearly 30 percent of participants in a recent Deloitte webcast said their spreadsheets are not considered as part of their organization's periodic risk assessment process. Yet, installation of effective, auditable controls surrounding critical spreadsheets and their use can have a direct impact on financial reporting and compliance. A carefully structured approach to spreadsheet management can help protect critical spreadsheets. Implementing a controlled environment can be achieved, albeit with challenges, which can be identified more clearly in addressing questions, including: 
