SYSTEM AUDITING

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CA GIRISH (Querist)

23 October 2009 HI Every1....

i am a ca FINAL student appearing in may 11.

I've interest in Systems and Machines to be presise softwares.....

can any1 tell me the prospects of CISA or DISA.....the pay Packeges offered recently.....what skills 1 needs to have other than accounting and auditing what other courses shall i undergo during this articles period like ORACLE or VB....

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Guest (Expert)

23 October 2009 CISA + CIA for Internal Audit profiles
CISA + CPA for Statutory Audit / Internal Audit profiles
Also, other courses in fraud investigations, banking regulations, Insurance also do help...
Package depends upon relevant work experience and prospects after pursuing these courses are very bright.
DISA (course by ICAI) has more value within India as compared to CISA.

Knowledge of SAP / Oracle will result in added value

Would suggest you to focus currently on CA, side by side you can enroll for CPA. But it would be very tough to pursue both in one go..

CA GIRISH

CA GIRISH (Querist)

23 October 2009 Thanks for such a Quick reply.But still i wanna ask u that is it necessary to Do CPA as i reluctant to go for that..i dont have any intention working abroad {can opt for any MNC in India.....can i get any pay Range for DISA

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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26 July 2025 Gotcha! Here’s a clearer picture based on your interest in **System Auditing** and related certifications:

### 1. **CISA vs DISA**

* **DISA (Diploma in Information System Audit)** is offered by ICAI and holds good value **especially in India**.
* **CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)** is internationally recognized and great if you want broader/global exposure.
* If your plan is to work **in India or for Indian MNCs**, DISA is quite well-respected and may be sufficient.

### 2. **Is CPA necessary?**

* CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is more relevant if you want to work abroad or with foreign accounting standards.
* Since you’re **not planning to work abroad**, CPA isn’t mandatory.
* Focus on **CA + DISA + maybe CISA** if you want some global flavor.

### 3. **Other skills that add value**

* Learning ERP systems like **SAP** or **Oracle Financials** can boost your profile.
* Programming languages like **VB** can help but are not mandatory.
* Knowledge in **IT audit tools, risk management software, data analytics** is useful.
* Courses in **fraud investigations, banking regulations, and insurance** can be complementary.

### 4. **Pay packages for DISA**

* As a fresher with DISA + CA, salary can range from **₹5-10 LPA** in India depending on the firm and city.
* With some experience, it can go higher, especially in big 4 firms or MNCs.

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### My advice:

* Focus on completing CA first (very important).
* Alongside, enroll for **DISA** if you want to specialize in IT auditing.
* Pick up some ERP basics (SAP/Oracle).
* Keep CISA as a future option if you want international exposure.

If you want, I can share some links or resources to get started with DISA or CISA!

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