Can anyone please tell me the whole procedure of DISA Course, right from beginning that is registration till completion of the course and exams? I am pretty confused regarding the procedure.
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CA. Sourav Sarkar
(Chartered Accountant )
(24583 Points)
Replied 17 April 2021
Information Systems Audit (ISA) Technology plays a major role in facilitating all functions of business in this era, not just in transaction capturing and processing but even in lesser known areas like Corporate Governance and Risk Management. There is no doubt that Chartered Accountants with ISA qualification will play a major role in Information Systems Audit (ISA) in the coming years. The technology revolution in the 20th century, particularly last 10 years, is a re-enactment of the Industrial Revolution that happened 150 years ago- with lessons that are valid even today. The Industrial Revolution was propelled by innovations but now the rules are being rewritten, powered by silicon chips and Internet bandwidtth. With changing paradigms, knowledge and experience in technology are not merely desirable, but basic requirements for growth and even survival in the evolving global village. With the new challenges threatening the traditional domain, the council of the Institute - by commissioning ISA course - is not just coping with the demands of IT dynamics. It also seeks to leverage technology to enhance the professional skills of its members. This course prepares members to offer value added services of Information Systems Audit, which are in increasing demand. Course Scheme Course Registration:Apply for registration with course fees. If you are already completed ISA PT classes and want to join PT classes again,you have to pay fee separately. ISA Professional Training (PT):Complete 112 hours of ISA PT course generally scheduled for seven weekends (Saturday and Sunday) covering 14 days training. Minimum attendance required to successfully complete ISA PT is 90 percent (12 Days out of 14). ISA Eligibility Test (ISA ET): Candidates who successfully complete their ISA Professional Training can appear for ISA Eligibility Test (ET) currently organized on a half yearly basis in May and November with a qualifying requirement of 60 percent. ISA Assessment Test (AT): After qualifying ISA ET, one has to appear for ISA AT. Currently it is organized on a half-yearly basis in the month of June & December with a qualifying requirement of 75 percent scaled marks. Course Duration: It takes about six months to complete the course in case candidates regis: Candidates who successfully complete their ISA Professional Training can appear for ISA Eligibility Test (ET) currently organized on a half yearly basis in May and November with a qualifying requirement of 60 percent. Members of the ICAI interested in taking the ISA Course have to apply for registration to the ISA Course using the Registration Form available with the ISA Prospectus or by filling the online form available at https://cit.icai.org along with the requisite course fee, two copies of recent passport sized photographs and proof of ICAI membership. Pre-requisites for ISA PT The first step in ISA Post Qualification Course is Professional Training (PT) of 112 hours which is generally organized on seven weekends (Sat/ Sun). Details of forthcoming ISA PT Batches are available on the aforementioned Committee Portal on the following URL:https://cit.icai.org/ForthcomingPTPWISAMeets.aspx. There are certain pre-requisites for attending the classes- Members have to bring their own laptop during the class and laptop must have Windows 7/8 Professional or Enterprise edition OS, MS office 2010 by 2013 and Tally 9. The Member has to complete the ISA Course 2.0 E-Learning before attending the classes. E-Learning is hosted on the CIT Portal member’s login. (Mandatory to complete E-learning). Member has to take E-learning Self-Assessment test before attending the classes and qualify the ISA E-Learning Exam with minimum (50 percent) . ISA E-Learning test is also hosted on the CIT Portal member’s login. Kindly note that you will be able to attend any batch provided you have undergone E-Learning and also appeared for E-Learning Self-Assessment test. There will be three class test during the ISA PT normally on 4th, 10th & 14th Day (20 marks each test that will have weightage in ISA Eligibility Test result).Please note that as per the present guidelines there is no provision for re-test, therefore you are requested to ensure to be present for all the module test during your professional training classes. You are requested to kindly contact your Regional/ Branch Office for joining the forthcoming batch, such that it is organized at the earliest and you can complete the course at an early date. We may incidentally mention that the ISA PT batch is organized by the Regional/ Branch offices on formation of a break even batch size of 30. Please do let us know if you require further assistance/ support/ clarifications by e-mail to isa @ icai.in or by phone . Fee Structure Prospectus Fee- Rs. 150 rupees Course Fee: Rs.12,500 rupees-(if enrolled as a member of ICAI for less than 5 years as on date) and Rs.17, 500 rupees (For Others). ISA Prospectus includes softcopy of ISA Background Materials. ISA Course Fee includes 14 Days ISA PT, ISA ET Fee (First Attempt only), Background Materials for the Course, Course Book and ROSM/ OLPT facility Course Curriculum The course curriculum for the ISA course is divided into eight modules as under: Primer on Information Technology IS Infrastructure & Emerging Technologies Information Systems Assurance Services Governance & Management of Enterprise Information Technology, Risk Management and Compliance Reviews Protection of Information Systems Infrastructure and Information Assets Systems Development: Acquisition, Maintenance and Implementation Business Applications Software Audit Business Continuity Management Professional Opportunities in Information Technology
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