Course Description CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYTEMS AUDITOR (CISA)
The # 1 credential of a professional I.S. auditor. Our course delves into the unique challenges of planning, managing and executing the audit. You will learn the techniques and gain the knowledge necessary to complete the task. Information Systems auditors go where the financial auditors do not tread - into the operation, design and controls of information systems. Learn how to decode the technical situation and report on compliance using accurate, non-technical facts. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls so you can remain safe from liability.
CISA's are legally qualified auditors for regulatory compliance under Sarbanes-Oxley (corporations), Gramm-Leach-Biley & FFIEC (both financial), FISMA (government), HIPAA (medical records), SCADA (utilities) and other regulations. Make your CISA exam count. I.S. Audit and Control Association gives you just two chances each year. Only one worldwide test in June and the second test in December. Make it count.
Course Overview: Instructor-led classroom training covers the CISA body of knowledge to build a working understanding of the material. We cover topics such as Auditor responsibilities, scope, audit charter, technical material, privacy requirements, and security requirements. Our class maps directly into the requirements for CISA certification. This class covers the new 2006-2007 exam.
Target Audience: Specifically designed for the four types of people in I.S. auditing:
- Finance/CPA professionals
- I.T. professionals
- Internal & External auditors
- Beginners quick start to success
Our course teaches how to apply financial audit principles to the world of information technology. You will learn the techniques and behavior necessary to be a good auditor. This course provides coverage of the entire CISA knowledge requirements in a well structured manner of INPUTS -> TOOLS -> OUTPUTS. Ideal class for CISA candidates to ensure a complete review of details normally skimmed or often missed by volunteer study and self-study. This is the class if you want to be a seriously respected auditor.
Course duration: 3 days
Renewal credits: 24 PDU credits (24 contact hours) towards CPE credit, or renewal of another certification.
Subject Matter: Our class includes our Second Edition 2007 CISA study guide written by CertTest and published by the Sybex division of Wiley. In class you will be given our exclusive CISA workbook, expanded flash cards, review games and study guidance. The following topics are presented and discussed to increase your understanding and abilities. CISA candidates are expected to have detailed understanding in each of these areas.
- Audit Basics - Introduction, Administrative, Penalties, Related organizations, Terminology, Preventing auditor liability issues.
- Audit Charter - Authority, Standards, and Responsibilities.
- Applicable GAAP and SAS audit standards - The 1 to 114 standards which apply to all I.S. audits. If you think only SAS-70 and SAS-94 are applicable, then you really need this class.
- Specific audit plan for all internal control audits. We created a written plan to help you learn practical application of I.S. audit. ISACA makes vague mention at best, CertTest will provide you a template of specific government mandated audit questions with our written audit plan and teach you how to apply these tools at your job.
- Regulatory Compliance requirements - How to audit and attain compliance for:
- Sarbanes-Oxley (public corporations)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley and FFIEC (financial transactions)
- Basel II (risk management in banking)
- FISMA (government)
- HIPAA (medical records)
- ISO (international standards)
- Internet & Business Partner security policies (internal controls)
- Compliance mapping of audit objectives (ensuring ROI)
- Multinational/Trans-border regulations (globalization)
- Privacy & Reporting Rules - Key concept, Issues, Terminology, Parties impacted, Minimums, Acceptable disclosure plus Auditor duties.
- Management - Corporate Executives, Board level, Acceptable auditor interactions, I.S. Management, Staff, Third parties. We include a brief segment on managing projects using the methodology of the Project Management Institute.
- Technical Infrastructure - Encryption, Technical mechanisms, Acceptable standards, Administrative procedures, Physical safeguards, Technical services, Security management.
- Disaster recovery and Business Continuity - DR & BC subjects are well above the hotsite and tape backup level. We include Risk & Business Impact Analysis, Success Indicators and Critical success factors. You will receive the full indoctrination segment from our business continuity course to ensure you learn more than terminology and definitions. You will understand how the process really works and how to apply it for yourself.
- Business Applications - E-Business, ERP, MRP, Financials, Process management, Planning & Acquisition, Security compliance, Insuring integrity of transaction records, Personal liability.
- CISA Final Subject Review - Facts, Rules, Modifications, Standards, Resources
- Our recommended study plan and test taking techniques.
Course Delivery
- Interactive round table style (face to face) - YOU are constantly involved.
- Questions are actively encouraged with Personal attention to YOUR individual learning needs.
- Realistic Scenario exercises for Hands-on Involved Learning, NOT slideshows
About the Instructor
Our instructors are CISA certified. They offer the experience and background to help you succeed. Learn how to become an I.S. Auditor from people just like you that have done it themselves.
Mr. David Cannon, CertTest founder and senior instructor for CertTest courses. Mr. Cannon brings his Fortune 500 auditing experience and project management style into the classroom in an easy to understand manner.
Mr. Steve Lineberry, Co-author of the second edition and full time auditor. Mr. Lineberry holds both CISA and CPA credentials. His straight forward manner provide direct answers based upon many years of experience leading FFIEC audits with a solid knowledge of standards.
Updated Second Edition includes brand new content for compliance with newest regulations, plus improved practice exams.
In-Class Exclusive. Not available in stores until April 2008.
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