Pass Your CISA Exam with Expert IS Audit Prep Training Course

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

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Pass Your CISA Exam with Expert IS Audit Prep Training Course

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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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