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CISA and Computer Literacy

Prathamesh PARASHAR (Chartered Accountant) (64 Points)

13 June 2008

HI,

Can anyone please tell what basic skills are necessary to become CISA in the first attempt?

What knowledge of computer one must have ?

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S.Srinivasaraghavan (Chief Financial Officer and Co) (11318 Points)
Replied 14 June 2008

Strong audit base, common sense, analytical ability and reasonable computer knowledge

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R.Parvatham (Chartered accountant) (20 Points)
Replied 14 June 2008

I am a CISA .I had cleared it in the first attempt with ease. The skill set required is strong knowledge auditing practices, general knowledge of computing and networking.You need not have any programming knowledge. Go through the book of Ron Weber. you will find it easy

Prathamesh PARASHAR (Chartered Accountant) (64 Points)
Replied 14 June 2008

Thanks a lot for the info. Can you please tell me the name of Ron Weber's book? Will it be useful i fi read it before enroling for the course or have you suggested it as a reference book for my preparations?