Pass Your CISA Exam with Expert IS Audit Prep Training Course

David L. Cannon's CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Fourth Edition

Course Overview:

The course equips participants with essential skills to pass the CISA exam. It covers key aspects of information systems auditing, including IS audits, IT governance audits, and best practices. Participants learn about regulatory audits, professional ethics, auditor responsibilities, business continuity audits, disaster recovery audits, and IS audit reporting. The course ensures participants are prepared for the diverse challenges of the CISA certification process.

 

Target Audience:

  • IT Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • IS Audit Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • IT Governance Officers

 

Targeted Organizational Departments:

  • IT Governance and Compliance
  • Information Security Departments
  • Risk Management and Internal Audit Teams
  • Corporate Governance Divisions
  • IT Operations and Strategy Departments

 

Targeted Industries:

  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Government and Public Sector
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Telecommunications

 

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Conduct complete CISA exam prep and understand the demand for IS audits.
  • Perform IT governance audits and business continuity audits.
  • Apply best practices in auditor responsibilities and manage professional ethics in auditing.
  • Understand the COBIT framework and the impact of risk management in audits.
  • Develop effective audit communication strategies and manage auditor confidentiality.

 

Training Methodology:

The course uses engaging and interactive training methods. Participants will engage with real-world case studies reflecting current industry challenges, applying audit principles and collaborating on solving audit-related problems. Interactive sessions will discuss ethical conflicts in audits, with tailored guidance on navigating the ISACA professional code and developing audit communication strategies.

 

Course Toolbox:

  • CISA exam prep ebook
  • COBIT framework implementation guide
  • Templates for audit standards implementation

 

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to Information Systems Auditing

  • Topic 1: Understanding the Demand for IS Audits
  • Topic 2: Executive Misconduct in Audits
  • Topic 3: More Regulation Ahead for Auditors
  • Topic 4: Basic Regulatory Objectives for Auditing
  • Topic 5: Governance Is Leadership in Audits
  • Topic 6: Three Types of Data and Their Target Uses in Audits
  • Reflection & Review: Reflection on IS audit demands, executive misconduct, and regulatory trends.

 

Day 2: Auditing Frameworks and Professional Ethics

  • Topic 1: Audit Results and Indicating the Truth
  • Topic 2: Understanding Policies, Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures
  • Topic 3: Professional Ethics in Auditing
  • Topic 4: Following the ISACA Professional Code
  • Topic 5: Preventing Ethical Conflicts in Auditing
  • Topic 6: Understanding the Purpose of an Audit
  • Reflection & Review: Reflection on professional ethics, standards, and ISACA codes.

 

Day 3: Audit Types, Standards, and Responsibilities

  • Topic 1: Classifying General Types of Audits
  • Topic 2: Determining Differences in Audit Approaches
  • Topic 3: Understanding the Auditor’s Responsibility
  • Topic 4: Comparing Audits to Assessments
  • Topic 5: Differentiating Auditor and Auditee Roles
  • Topic 6: Applying an Independence Test in Audits
  • Reflection & Review: Reflection on audit types, responsibilities, and assessment differences.

 

Day 4: Audit Standards and Best Practices

  • Topic 1: Implementing Audit Standards
  • Topic 2: Where Audit Standards Come From
  • Topic 3: Understanding the Various Auditing Standards
  • Topic 4: Specific Regulations Defining Best Practices
  • Topic 5: Audits to Prove Financial Integrity
  • Topic 6: Auditor as an Executive Position
  • Reflection & Review: Reflection on audit standards, best practices, and financial integrity.

 

Day 5: Leadership, Communication, and Documentation in Auditing

  • Topic 1: Understanding the Importance of Auditor Confidentiality
  • Topic 2: Working with Lawyers, Executives, and IT Professionals
  • Topic 3: Retaining Audit Documentation and Ensuring Good Communication
  • Topic 4: Identifying the Value of Internal and External Auditors
  • Topic 5: Planning, Setting Priorities, and Dealing with Conflicts
  • Topic 6: Identifying and Interviewing Stakeholders in Audits
  • Reflection & Review: Reflection on leadership roles, communication, and audit documentation.

 

How This Course is Different from Other CISA Courses:

This course integrates theoretical and practical aspects of information systems auditing, focusing on real-world applications such as IT governance audits, risk management, and adherence to the COBIT framework. The course includes business continuity and disaster recovery audits, interactive sessions, and industry-relevant scenarios to build confidence in applying audit standards. Participants also gain access to exclusive tools and resources, ensuring they are well-prepared for their CISA certification journey.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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