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Is Information Security Audit as a career suitable for Chartered Accountants?

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ISHITA SAXENA

Service

245 Points Posted on 09 May 2022

Hi All,

Posting this query to know that if there is a scope for Information Security Audit for Chartered Accountants including ISO 27001 Audit, implementation of ISO , ISMS and QMS?

I am also pursuing ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course and having Internal Audit Background.
Is there a career in this audit or only for those who have IT background?

please help!!!!

Replies (3)

Vivek

2368 Points Posted on 09 October 2022

There are ample opportunities for CAs / candidates with auditing background, after CISA gaining certification.

CA Rkumar

22 Points Posted on 13 July 2023

I am CA CISA with wide experience in Australia. Looking for an associate to undertake IT security jobs in Indi. Pls reply

SGS India

14 Points Posted on 31 August 2025

Yes, information security audit is a suitable career for a Chartered Accountant. CAs already have strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and controls, which are key in auditing information systems. By gaining certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, they can expand their expertise to information security, making them valuable for organizations that need both financial and IT compliance assurance.