How to Get CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Certified!
Are you ready to begin your journey into the elite ranks of Certified Information Systems Auditors. Whether your in IT and want to make the move into the realm of Auditing or your a Financial Auditor that is a "Techie" at heart and want to make the leap into IT auditing the CISA certification is perfect for you.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Internet Access
- Ability to use your Favorites folder in your Web browser
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CHECK THE SOURCE
The best place for information is at the source. So check out ISACA at www.isaca.org/cisa/. As the sponsors of this certification ISACA provides some great insights into the CISA certification.
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CISA REQUIREMENTS
Take a look at the requirements to become CISA certified.
* 1. Pass the CISA Exam, which is only offered twice a year.
* 2. Submit an application and prove you have five years of IS auditing, control or security work experience or have valid substitutes (explained later).
* 3. Agree to Code of Professional Ethics.
* 4. Pay yearly fee and Minimum of 20 hours CPE (Continuing Education Program) and 120 CPE's every three years. -
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PASSING THE CISA EXAM
If you have IT certifications like A+, Network+, Microsoft or Cisco Certifications you will already have 50% of the knowledge needed. Conversely if you have audit experience you will have the other 50% of knowledge needed. However you will need some additional tools to pass. I recommend checking out Exam Matrix CISA questions and workbook although it is expensive now so check e-bay for other copies. I would also recommend if you don't have a lot of experience and instructor led class like cisatraining.com offers.
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TIME TO REGISTER...
Register for CISA Exam and pass the exam. Please note that the CISA exam is only offered twice a year and you must register almost 2.5 months ahead of the test date. Registration can be done through the ISACA.Org web site. The exam is 4 hours and has 200 multiple choice questions you must score at least a 450 out of a scale of 200-800. Also you will not know your score until 2 months later.
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CISA APPLICATION
Fill out an application that includes a detailed list of your experience to meet the 5 year requirement. However you can substitute years for the following areas:
* 1. One year of Financial Audit or One year of IS experience for One year of experience.
* 2. 60-120 College semester credit hours (Associate\Bachelor degree) for one year of experience.
* 3. Two years as university instructor in IS or accounting for one year of experience. -
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CISA CERTIFIED!
You've applied and been accepted so now you just need to maintain your CPE courses and ask for the raise you were looking for. Good Luck and enjoy it.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you create a favorites folder for your CISA information and bookmark each site you find useful.
Always try to use www.Google.com and search for "CISA" you'll find lot's of valuable information
Remember that ISACA can and has changed these requirements before so make sure you review them before signing up for the exam.
