About ISA Course 3.0V5.0(02-02-2023).pptx

Evolution of digital economy and ever-changing dynamic ecosystem presents significant
challenges, including new competition, new business and service delivery models,
unprecedented transparency, privacy concerns and cyber threats. With a goal to keep members
abreast of impact of emerging technologies, Digital Accounting and Assurance Board has come
out with the updated Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit Modules to equip
members with specialised body of knowledge and skill sets so that they become Information
Systems Auditors (ISAs) who are technologically adept and are able to utilize and leverage
technology to provide reasonable assurance that an organization safeguards it data processing
assets, maintains data integrity and achieves system effectiveness and efficiency. This updated
syllabus facilitates high level understanding about the role and competence of an IS Auditor to
analyse, review, evaluate and provide recommendations on identified control weaknesses in
diverse areas of information systems deployment.
Revised Modules of Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit has specific
objective, i.e., “To provide relevant practical knowledge and develop skills for planning and
performing various types of assurance or consulting assignments in the areas of Governance,
Risk management, Security, Controls and Compliance of Information Systems.” The core of
DISA 3.0 lies in inculcating competence to add to service delivery of the members. The updated
course would help the members to apply appropriate strategy, approach, methodology and
techniques for auditing information system and perform IS Assurance and consulting
assignments by using relevant best practices, IS Audit standards, frameworks, guidelines and
procedures.
The updated ISA Course 3.0 has a blend of training and includes e-learning, live case studies
and lab manuals, project work in addition to class room lectures. This updated background
material also includes a DVD which has e-Learning lectures, PPTs, case studies, DEMO CAAT
software, useful checklists and sample audit reports. New Module on “Emerging Technology
and Audit” has been added which covers Information System Assurance and Data Analytics,
Assurance in Block chain Ecosystem, and Embracing Robotic Process Automation in Assurance
Services. In addition to this Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) has also been
inducted in the new modules.
We are sure that these updated Modules on Post Qualification Course on Information Systems
Audit would be of immense help to the members and enable them to enhance service delivery
not only in compliance, consulting and assurance of IT services, but also provide new
professional avenues in the areas of IT Governance, Cyber Security, Information System
Control and assurance services.

1. Post Qualification Course on Information Systems Audit – DISA 3.0 An Introduction Digital Accounting and Assurance Board The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

2. About ISA PQC 2 System & Process Assurance (SPA)/ IS Audit – A Value Added Service Information System Assurance Services Exciting professional opportunity Audit of Information Systems Now also referred to as Systems & Process Assurance (SPA)

3. Many firms today have a SPA specialist in their audit team; justify if not included Audit of Information Systems is being done in IS Audit of Banks & Bank Audit NSE (Compulsory) & BSE Stock Brokers Certifying Authorities CERT-In Panel All Audits Need to market it as a specialised service being offered amongst clients About ISA PQC 3 SPA Specialists in Audit Teams

4. Primary Communication Channel Course Information, Communications & Interactions Forthcoming PT Batches/ Workshops ET Notifications Filling ISA ET Forms & Results thereof Requested to regularly visit for updates Title on qualifying the ISA course : D.I.S.A (ICAI). About ISA PQC 4 Board Portal – https://learning.icai.org

5. ISA Course Registration FAQ’s

6. Pertinent Details Register through https://learning.icai.org Course Registration Fees (Refundable after 10% deduction) Course Fees: Rs.20,000/- Virtual Course Fees: Rs.10,000/- ISA Assessment Fees Rs.2,000/- Add Rs.100/- if downloaded ISA AT Form is used About ISA PQC 6

7. ISA eLearning, 20 Hours ( https://learning.icai.org ) eLearning Assessment Test of 30 minutes, (Passing marks 50%) ISA Course Background Materials Professional Training of 72 Hours in 12 Days Generally organized on 6 weekends (Sat/Sun) Virtual Batch organized for Continuous 18 Days About ISA PQC 7 Facilities Provided

8. Digital Accounting and Assurance Board All enquiries for the ISA Course (Except for ISA AT) can be made at [email protected] /[email protected] . ISA Assessment Test & Certificate Please Contact the Examination Department or mail at [email protected] . About ISA PQC 8 DISA Enquiries

9. ISA e-Learning (20 hours) https://learning.icai.org ISA e-Learning Assessment Test Must be completed before joining ISA PT Passing marks is 50% of total questions About ISA PQC 9 ISA E-Learning & Assessment Test

10. ISA Professional Training (PT) 72 Hours FAQ’s

11. Structure 72 hours spread over 12 days Scheduling Most Batches: Sat/ Sun for 6 Weeks Small Cities: 4/ 6/ 12 Days Continuous Batch Attendance Candidates have to attend 11 out of 12. Classes to successfully complete the course. Day 12 is mandatory as VIVA is to be conducted. Attendance has be marked separately for Morning/ Evening sessions. In case of Virtual Course, sessions organised for 18 continuous days (4 Hours each) About ISA PQC 11 ISA Professional Training (PT)

12. ISA Professional Training (PT) Sessions - Contents Mentoring by IS Auditors Presentations Practical Case Studies Guidance The Road Ahead Interactive Sessions Technical/ Subject Details Review Questions About ISA PQC 12

13. Self Study 200 Hours FAQ’s

14. About ISA PQC 14 Syllabus for ISA and percentage of questions in ISA ET and AT Mod. Modules for Revised ISA Course % 1 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT PROCESS 18 2 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISE IT, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE & BCM SECTION 16 3 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE APPLICATION SYSTEM AUDIT 18 4 INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 18 5 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSETS 22 6 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 8

15. The requirements of ISO 17024 can be summarized as Defining what it is you examine (the competencies) Knowledge, skills and personal attributes Examination must be independent Examination must be a valid test of competence ISA 3.0 Genesis Where competency is typically described as “the demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skills and attributes”.

16. Lab Manual and Case Studies Glossary of Words Case Studies-2 Module -1 Lab Manual-1 Case Studies-1 Knowledge Skill Competency Lab Manual-3 Case Studies-3 Lab Manual-4 Case Studies-4 Lab Manual-5 Case Studies-5 Module - 6 Project Module -2 Lab Manual-2 Module -3 Module -4 Module -5 Viva ISA 3.0 Structure

17. ISA Eligibility Test (ET) Half-Yearly FAQ’s

18. Class Module Tests: Three module Tests of 20 marks each (20 Multiple Choice Questions) Tests of 60 questions during the PT Project work & Viva: (10+10 Marks) In groups Group will upload project within 10 days (after start of PT) at https://learning.icai.org Viva on the last Day After receiving at least 60% marks in aggregate in Module Test, Project Work and VIVA, eligible to appear for the ISA Eligibility Test About ISA PQC 18 Class Module Test and Project Work

19. Eligibility Test : One Test with 120 Multiple - Choice Questions Duration: 2.5 Hours Passing Requirement - 60 % Marks separately Online Objective Type Test Periodicity-Half yearly- May , November Online Application – IS MUST Online form at https://learning.icai.org between April/October 15-31 for May/ Novemebr ET Fees 1st Time – No fees to be paid Subsequent Times: Fee of Rs.500/- About ISA PQC 19 ISA Eligibility Test (ET)

20. ISA Assessment Test (ISA AT) FAQ’s

21. Periodicity: Half Yearly Held in the Months of June, December Physical Application Form to be sent Form Cost Rs.100/- AT Fee – Rs.2,000/- Last Date for filing AT Form For June AT, form to be filled by May end. AT Format 200 multiple-choice questions in 4 hours. Passing Requirement 60% About ISA PQC 21 Assessment Test (AT)

22. Please contact Exam Department for All ISA Assessment Test related matters ISA Certificate Issued in about 3 months Examination Department Helpdesk eMail : [email protected] , [email protected] Phone: [phone]/ 53 About ISA PQC 22 ISA Assessment Test - 2

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