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The Complete Guide for CISA Examination Preparation delivers complete coverage of every topic on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. Designed to help candidates pass the CISA exam easily, it also serves as an ideal on-the-job reference.
List of contents
The Complete Guide for CISA Examination Preparation
Introduction. Chapter 1 Introduction to the CISA examination. Chapter 2: Domain 1—The Process of Auditing Information Systems. Chapter 3: Domain 2—Governance and Management of IT. Chapter 4: Domain 3— Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation. Chapter 5: Domain 4— Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Service Management. Chapter 6: Domain 5— Protection of Information Assets. Chapter 7— Preparing for the Exam. Appendices. Appendix A: Glossary of Terms. Appendix B: CISA Sample Exam – Choose any 150 questions. Appendix C: Sample Exam Answers.
Data Analytics for Internal Auditors
Introduction to Data Analysis. Understanding Sampling. Judgmental vs Statistical Sampling. Probability theory in Data Analysis. Types of Evidence. Population Analysis. Correlations and Regressions. Conducting the Audit. Obtaining Information from IT Systems for Analysis. Use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques. Analysis of Big Data. Results Analysis and Validation. Root Cause Analysis. Data Analysis and Continuous Monitoring. Continuous Auditing. Financial Analysis. Excel and Data Analysis. ACL and Data Analysis. IDEA and Data Analysis. Analysis Reporting.
About the author
Richard E. Cascarino
MBA, CIA, CISM, CFE, CRMA, is well known in international auditing. Richard is a principal of Richard Cascarino & Associates. He has over 31 years’ experience in audit training and consulting. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences and has presented courses throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. Richard is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, was the founding Regional Director of the Southern African Region of the IIA-Inc. and is a member of ISACA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he is a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Richard was Chairman of the Audit Committee of Gauteng cluster 2 (Premier's office, Shared Services and Health) in Johannesburg and is currently the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Department of Public Enterprises in South Africa.
Richard is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, author of the book Internal Auditing: An Integrated Approach, now in its third edition. This book is extensively used as a university textbook worldwide. In addition, he is the author of the Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, Second Edition and the book Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention. He is also a contributor to all four editions of QFINANCE, the Ultimate Resource.
Summary
The Complete Guide for CISA Examination Preparation delivers complete coverage of every topic on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. Designed to help candidates pass the CISA exam easily, it also serves as an ideal on-the-job reference.
