Overview

The mark of excellence for a professional certification program is the value and recognition it bestows on the individual who achieves it. Since 1978, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program, sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), has been the globally accepted standard of achievement among IS audit, control and security professionals.

The technical skills and practices that CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA designation demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession. With a growing demand for professionals possessing IS audit, control, and security skills, CISA has become the certification program preferred by individuals and organizations around the world. CISA certification signifies commitment to serving an organization and the IS audit, control, and security industry with distinction.

This course aims to equip you to deal with the extra ordinary growth in usage of IT as per standards that are being set and accepted globally. It will also help the participants to setup improved IT Governance. You'll learn to define, design and setup a better IT setup in your organization after attending this course. CISA exams are conducted worldwide twice in a year, and it is suggested that those who want to participate should undergo a thorough training in matters related to IS Audit Process, Technical Infrastructure and Operational Practices, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Business Process Evaluation among others. Today, it is mandatory to know IT for every professional, and especially the accountants and auditors because they deal with financial data, which is sensitive in nature.

     Overview of the seven content areas as determined         by ISACA, on which the candidates are examined.
     Determine the level of knowledge required for the six         content areas to meet the examination's expectations
     Particular topics which are popular CISA questions
     Analyze the "Philosophy" of CISA questions
     What the testing conditions will be,after having
        discussed "Model" answers to questions in each of
        the seven content areas Reference tools.

Starting from

25th Feb 2006
2 days a week

Saturday 06:00 - 09:00 p.m.
Sunday 02:00 - 05:00 p.m.

Keeping in view the professional commitments of our participants, course has been scheduled on off-days. Now it is very easy for a professional to join this course without disturbing any official schedule.

Recommended Participants

The course is useful for those professionals who are:
     Accountants
     Auditors
     Financial analysts
     IT Professionals
     IT Security Experts

CISA exams are conducted worldwide twice in a year, and it is suggested that those who want to participate should undergo a thorough training in matters related to IS Audit Process, Technical Infrastructure and Operational Practices, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Business Process Evaluation among others.

Benefits

     Identification as a consummate Professional
Earning the CISA designation helps assure a positive reputation as a qualified IS audit, control, and/or security professional. Whether you wish to enhance your on-the-job performance or secure a promotion or new position, becoming a CISA will distinguish you from other candidates and provide a competitive advantage.

     Credentials that employers seek
Because the CISA program certifies individuals who demonstrate proficiency in today's most sought- proficiency in today's most sought- and retain those who achieve and maintain their designation. The CISA designation assures employers that their staff have met the current educational and experience criteria necessary for successful on-the-job performance.

     Worldwide recognition
Although certification may not be mandatory for you at this time, a growing number of organizations are recommending employees to become certified. To help ensure your success in the global marketplace, it is vital that you select a certification program based on universally accepted technical practices. CISA delivers such a program. CISA is recognized worldwide, by all industries, as the preferred designation for IS audit, control, and security professionals.

Contents
     Introduction to the CISA Exam

Material to be provided
All participants will be provided the copy of:

      CISA Manual 2006
      CISA Question & Answer CD
      Mock Exam

About PAC
The Professionals' Academy of Commerce (PAC) is an approved accountancy education provider of various National & International Professional Bodies. PAC, a group entity of the Professionals' Group of Educational Institutions, was established in 1988 by Mr. Ishfaq Ahmad, FCA when he set up the Academy of Professional Accountants (APA). Today PAC is a name to recon with accountancy education circles across the globe. It is not only serving the maximum number of students in the country but also has the best results.

Apart from imparting quality accountancy education PAC is also providing auditing and accounting training to senior level government officials and business executives.

The Academy's publishing wing Ishfaq Publishing Company (IPC) has been producing quality study and examination practice material for more than a decade. These IPC publications are facilitating thousands of CA, ACCA, CAT and other commerce related professional students in their pursuit of professional education.

At present PAC has two campuses in Lahore, one in Peshawar and one in Gujranwala. A new purpose-built major campus is under construction at Lahore. All campuses are very spacious, equipped with latest teaching facilities and located within the transport circuit. For more information please visit