Type of category applicable tto cisa

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SAI LALU (Querist)
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20 November 2016 Sir,

Please throw light on whether the CISA exam is a course or application for membership under the provisions of the CA Regulations, 1988 (No. 65 & 78)..

Sathish M

Sathish M (Expert)
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21 November 2016 CISA is an International course conducted by ISACA. Whereas, ICAI conducts DISA course to it's members as a post qualification course, which is open only to it's members.

SAI LALU

SAI LALU (Querist)
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30 November 2016 Sir ,
Would like to know if appearing for CISA exam while pursuing articles in CA course requires permission under CA REGULATIONS 1988

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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02 August 2025 Here’s the clarification on **CISA** in relation to CA Regulations, 1988:

* **CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)** is an **international certification** offered by **ISACA** — it is considered a **professional course/certification**, not a membership under ICAI or related CA regulations.

* **CA Regulations, 1988** (No. 65 & 78) pertain specifically to ICAI members and their permissions related to courses, memberships, and professional conduct.

* Since CISA is **not governed or conducted by ICAI**, it is treated as a **separate professional qualification/course** and **does NOT require permission from ICAI** to appear for the CISA exam during your CA articleship or CA course.

* However, if a CA student wishes to pursue **DISA (Diploma in Information Systems Audit)**, which is an ICAI-certified course, then ICAI rules apply, and permission may be required.

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**Summary:**

* CISA = International certification, course, no ICAI permission needed.

* DISA = ICAI post-qualification course, permission needed if required by ICAI.

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