2009 (Spring) CISA Review Course
2009 (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 2009 exam will be administered on Saturday, 13 June 2009 worldwide, 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: Saturday21 February – 23 May2009
(Ten weeks – see timetable)
Time:2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue: Joint Professional Centre
Unit 1, G/F,
The Center
99 Queen's Road Central
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 20091(optional)
ISACA Members: / HK$ 800
HKCS/HKICPA/CGA Members: / HK$ 950
Non Members: / HK$ 1,100
Deadline: Wednesday, 18February 2009
To Enroll:
Complete the enrolment form and send it
together with the appropriate fee to:
ISACA (HK Chapter)
Room B, 15/F,
YamTzeCommercialBuilding,
23 Thomson Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
(Refer to the Enrolment Form below)
CISA Review Course
A ten-week CISA Review Course organized by the ISACA Hong Kong Chapter, for candidates who need assistance in preparing for the CISA examination or like to refresh their knowledge, is scheduled to commence on 21 February 2009. 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 2009 either purchase through the ISACA website ( or the office of Hong Kong Chapter until stock last, at a discounted price – HK$800 for ISACA members, HK$950 for HKCS / HKICPA / CGA members and HK$1,100 for non-members.
In addition to the CISA Review Manual 2009, CISA candidates should consider acquiringCISA Practice Question Database v9 English Edition(which consists of 800-question study guide) through ISACA Online Bookstore ().
Timetable
The provisional timetable is listed below:
Session# / Topic / Date (Saturday)1 / Introduction, distribution of course details / 21 Feb 2009
2-9 / Process and Content areas review / 28 Feb 2009
07 Mar 2009
14 Mar 2009
28 Mar 2009
18 Apr 2009
25 Apr 2009
09 May 2009
16 May 2009
10 / Wrap-up session and Exam Simulation / 23 May 2009
It is important for course participants to attend the first day of the course on 21 February 2009 in order to obtain the latest timetable of the review course, study advices, and reference materials if any.
CPE Credits: 3 x 10 = 30 (Certificate of Completion will be given for attendance more than 75%)
The exact date, time, venue and instructors of the above sessions would be subject to change at the discretion of the Board of ISACA (Hong Kong Chapter).
Course Enrollment Deadline
The deadline for course enrollment is Wednesday18 February 2009. Since seats are limited, enrollment is on first-come-first-served basis.
Enquiry Contact
For latest information, please visit our Chapter website ( For further details, please contact:
On enrolment or general enquiry:
Administration Officer:Email:
Phone: (852) 8101-2801
Fax: (852) 8101-2802
On CISA Exam details:
CISA Coordinators: Mr. Luke MaPhone:(852) 28525876
Mr. Rocky Ho Phone:(852) 9863 0536
We can be contacted via email:
Membership
For information on how to become a member, please visit ISACA website ( or contact our Hong Kong Chapter Membership Director, Ms. Jean Wang (email: ).
ENROLMENT FORM(ENQUIRY: (852) 8101-2801, FAX: (852) 8101-2802, EMAIL: )
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2009 (Spring) CISA Review Course & Study Aids
FEE (HK$) / 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 2009 English Edition
Total:
Payment Method:
All cheques should be crossed and payable to “The Information Systems Audit & Control Association (HK Chapter) Limited” and send it together with the enrollment form to the following address no later than Wednesday18 February 2009Attention: Administration Officer
*Please indicate the Cheque Number :Room B, 15/F, YamTzeCommercialBuilding, 23 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, 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 (Hong Kong Chapter) reserves the right to reject the enrollment or amend any details of the course.
** I agree with the terms and conditions as stated on this enrollment form.
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