CISA information

Surendra (CA) (133 Points)

20 November 2012  

 

1 The CISA exam is offered each year and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that cover the five job practice areas created from the most recent CISA job practice analysis. It is 4 hours exam
   
2 Domain 1—The Process of Auditing Information Systems (14%)
  Domain 2—Governance and Management of IT (14%)
  Domain 3—Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation (19%)
  Domain 4—Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Support (23%)
  Domain 5—Protection of Information Assets (30%)
   
  * Percentages are based on Dec 2010 exam
   
3 There will be review courses conducting in DELHI before exam(optional),organized by local ISACA New Delhi Chapter to assist you in preparation of CISA exam.Course Fee: Members – 11000 INR; Non Members – 12000 INR,..Contact course_coordinator @ isacanewdelhi.org
   
4 There will be Exam preparation communities available for each exam. Details in ISACA Website
5 Self assessment tests are available in website at free of cost
   
6 Once a CISA candidate has passed the CISA certification exam and has met the work experience requirements, the final step is to complete and submit a CISA Application for Certification. A minimum of 5 years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience (as described in the CISA job practice areas) is required for certification. Substitutions and waivers of such experience, to a maximum of 3 years, may be obtained as follows:

A maximum of 1 year of information systems experience OR 1 year of non-IS auditing experience can be substituted for 1 year of experience.
60 to 120 completed university semester credit hours (the equivalent of an 2-year or 4-year degree) not limited by the 10-year preceding restriction, can be substituted for 1 or 2 years, respectively, of experience.
A bachelor's or master's degree from a university that enforces the ISACA-sponsored Model Curricula can be substituted for 1 year of experience. To view a list of these schools, please visit www.isaca.org/modeluniversities. This option cannot be used if three years of experience substitution and educational waiver have already been claimed.
A master's degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university can be substituted for 1 year of experience.
Exception: 2 years as a full-time university instructor in a related field (e.g., computer science, accounting, information systems auditing) can be substituted for 1 year of experience.

As an example, at a minimum (assuming a 2-year waiver of experience by substituting 120 university credits), an applicant must have 3 years of actual work experience. This experience can by completed by:

3 years of IS audit, control, assurance or security experience
OR

2 years of IS audit, control assurance or security experience and 1 full year non-IS audit or IS experience or 2 years as a full-time university instructor.
It is important to note that many individuals choose to take the CISA exam prior to meeting the experience requirements.

This practice is acceptable and encouraged although the CISA designation will not be awarded until all requirements are met.
   
7 candidates unable to take the exam can request a deferral of their registration fees to the next exam date. Send request through www.isaca.org/examdefer. The date before which such a request should be made and the amount charged for this can be obtained CISA Bulletin of Information at www.isaca.org/cisaboi.There is no limit on no.of times of deferment but there will be fee. 
   
8 The fee collected for registarion does not include fee foe course materials
   
9 Chapters are providing classes in 12 weekends(24 days). And also a crash course on 4 days. Chennai chapter charges Rs. 6000 for this from student members
   
10 Chennai chapter address
  Mr. K. Kulasekaran, Office Manager
  ISACA - Chennai Chapter
  #15, Ground Floor, Luz Golden Enclave
  (TNHB Complex Next to Kamadhenu Theatre)
  180/4 Luz Church Road, Mylapore,
  Chennai 600004
  Ph-044-24984331 (Available between 2 PM and 7 PM except Tuesdays)
   
11 FEE DETAILS
  Online* registrations before 13 February for 8th JUNE 2013 exam
   
  Registration fee $410
  Student Membership $35 for chennai chapter