CISA: The Process of Auditing Information Systems - Part 2

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

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Overview/Description
Auditing information systems requires more than a good plan; it requires effectively executing the audit plan, skill in assessing and reporting results, and anticipating necessary changes as the process evolves. This course covers practical knowledge for performing an IS audit, as well as best practices for finalizing an audit, compiling results, and effectively communicating pertinent outcomes. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers the objectives for the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification exam.

Target Audience
Individuals in IS audit, controls and security professions; individuals preparing for the CISA certification exam.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

CISA: The Process of Auditing Information Systems - Part 2

start the course

describe the objectives of an IS audit

distinguish between different types of audits

identify characteristics of an audit methodology

identify best practices in a risk-based audit approach

recognize risk influences and best practices when auditing risk for materiality

identify risk assessment and risk treatment best practices

describe characteristics of audit programs

identify best practices for fraud detection when performing IS audits

distinguish between compliance and substantive testing when conducting IS audits

identify best practices for evaluating and using evidence when conducting IS audits

identify best practices when interviewing and observing personnel in performance of their duties

identify best practices for sampling as part of an IS audit

identify best practices when outsourcing IS assurance and security services for IS audit activities

distinguish between different computer-assisted audit techniques and tools

identify best practices for evaluating the control environment

describe characteristics and best practices for using exit interviews and audit reports to present IS audit findings

identify characteristics and best practices of audit documentation

identify best practices for IS audit follow-up activities

recognize the characteristics and objectives of CSA

identify the benefits and disadvantages of CSA

describe the auditor's role in a CSA program

identify characteristics of the CSA approach and its technology drivers

identify best practices for integrating auditing activities in an organization

identify best practices for continuous auditing activities in an organization

identify best practices for managing risk, communicating results, and CSA during IS audit activities

Course Number:
sp_cisb_a02_it_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate