2010 (Spring) CISA Review Course
2010 (Spring) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Review Course
General Overview
The ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is an international non-profit making professional organization. The ISACA sponsored Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is recognized worldwide by all industries. Since 1978, CISA has been the globally accepted standard of competence achievement among information systems (IS) audit, control, assurance and security professionals. CISA is an approved accreditation by the US Department of Defense (DoD), signifying the DoD’s confidence in the credential. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accredited the CISA certification under ISO/IEC 17024:2003.
The CISA exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, administered during a four-hour session, and is offered annually during the months of June and December. The purpose of the exam is to test a candidate's knowledge, evaluation and application of IS audit principles, and practices and technical content areas.
The June 2010 exam will be administered on Saturday, 12thJune 2010worldwide, and Hong Kong is one of the exam centers. Candidates for exam are encouraged to register online via the ISACA web site ( and to maximize their savings by joining ISACA.
Date: Saturdays27thFebruary 2010 – 22ndMay2010
(27th Feb, 6th Mar, 13th Mar, 27th Mar, 10th Apr, 17th Apr, 24th Apr, 8th May & 22nd May 2010)
No Class on 20thMarch 2010
(Ten weeks – see timetable)
Time:2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue:Hong Kong Productivity Council Building,
78 Tat Chee Avenue,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
CISA Review Course Fee:
ISACA Members: / HK$ 3,500
HKCS/HKICPA/CGA Members: / HK$ 4,200
Non Members: / HK$ 4,900
CISA Review Manual 20101(optional)
ISACA Members: / HK$ 800
HKCS/HKICPA/CGA Members: / HK$ 950
Non Members: / HK$ 1,100
CISA Review Course
A ten-week CISA Review Course organized by the ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter, for candidates who need assistance in preparing for the CISA examination or would like to refresh their knowledge, is scheduled to commence on 27thFebruary 2010. At the end of the Review Course, there will be an exam simulation and some exam tactics will be provided.
Topics
• IS Audit Process
• IT Governance
• Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• IT Service Delivery and Support
• Protection of Information Assets
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Study Materials
The course is a summary review of the CISA domains and presumes the completion of self-study at minimum before each class. Handouts, if any, given by course facilitators would be provided during the classes but will not include the CISA Review Manual, which is a comprehensive study guide that assists candidates in preparing for the CISA exam. Course participants are advised to obtain the CISA Review Manual 2010 either purchase through the ISACA website ( or the office of China Hong Kong Chapter until stock last, at a discounted price – HK$800 for ISACA members, HK$950 for HKCS / HKICPA / CGA members and HK$1,100 for non-members.
In addition to the CISA Review Manual 2010, CISA candidates should consider acquiringCISA Practice Question Database v10 English Edition (which consists of 800-question study guide) through ISACA Online Bookstore ().
Timetable
The provisional timetable is listed below:
Session# / Topic / Date (Saturday)1 / Introduction, distribution of course details / 27thFebruary 2010
2-9 / Process and Content areas review / 6th March 2010
13th March 2010
27th March 2010
10th April 2010
17th April 2010
24th April 2010
8th May 2010
15th May 2010
10 / Wrap-up session and Exam Simulation / 22nd May 2010
It is important for course participants to attend the first day of the course on 27thFebruary2010 in order to obtain the latest timetable of the review course, study advices, and reference materials if any.
CPE Credits: 3 x 10 = 30 (Certificate of Completion will be given for attendance more than 75%)
The exact date, time, venue and instructors of the above sessions would be subject to change at the discretion of the Board of ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter.
Course Enrollment Deadline
The deadline for course enrollment is Friday19thFebruary 2010. Since seats are limited, enrollment is on first-come-first-served basis.
Enquiry Contact
For latest information, please visit our Chapter website ( For further details, please contact:
On enrolment or general enquiry:
OfficeAdministration Manager:Email:
Phone: (852) 8101-2801
Fax: (852) 8101-2802
On CISA Exam details:
CISA Coordinator: Mr. Michael Huen
Membership
For information on how to become a member, please visit ISACA website ( or contact our China Hong Kong Chapter Membership (Internal Affairs - China) Director, Ms. Jean Wang (email: ).
ENROLMENT FORM(ENQUIRY: (852) 8101-2801, FAX: (852) 8101-2802, EMAIL: )
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2010 (Spring) CISA Review Course & Study Aids
FEE (HK$) / ISACA Member / HKCS / HKICPA / CGA Member / Non Member
CISA Review Course / HK$ 3,500 / HK$ 4,200 / HK$ 4,900
Study Aids / HK$ 800 / HK$ 950 / HK$ 1,100
CISA Review Manual 2010 English Edition
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All cheques should be crossed and payable to “The Information Systems Audit & Control Association China Hong Kong Chapter Limited” and send it together with the enrollment form to the following address no later than Friday19th February 2010Attention: Office AdministrationManager
*Please indicate the Cheque Number :Room B, 15/F, Yam Tze Commercial Building, 23 Thomson Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Payment Policy:1. Acceptance of the enrollment is subject to clearance of the Cheque.
2. The receipt would be provided on the first day of the course.
3. The payment is not refundable after the commencement of the course.
4. All registrants who fail to attend some or all classes after the commencement of the course are liable for the entire payment.
5. The ISACA China Hong Kong Chapterreserves the right to reject the enrollment or amend any details of the course.
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