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Exam Registration
   
When will I be notified of my exam results?
When is the next exam?
When does registration begin for the next exam?
What is the cost of the exam and what are the deadlines?
How do I know if my online registration has been confirmed?
Will I receive a receipt for my registration payment?
Can I take the CISA and CISM exams on the same day?

Certification Requirements
   
What are the requirements for CISA certification?
Where can I find the CISA application for certification?
What specific experience is required for certification?
Can I still renew my certification and report my 2005 CPE hours?
When can I report my 2006 CPE hours?
How can I earn CPE credits online?
What do I need to do if I’ve received a revocation notice?

Exam Content
   
How long is the exam?
What does the CISA exam cover?

Other
   
How do I request additional information or report an issue regarding a current or past credential holder?
How can I become a CISA Exam Item Writer?

Muscat Chapter
   
Does Muscat chapter conduct CISA review class?
What is the fee for attending the review classes?
Where classes held and what are are the timings
Whom to contact for the review classes




Exam Registration
 
When will I be notified of my exam results?
The exam results will be mailed approximately eight weeks after the test date. To ensure the confidentiality of scores, exam results will not be reported by telephone or fax. However, with your consent to item #26 on the registration form, a one-time pass/fail status and score notification will be sent to you via e-mail at approximately the same time that the results are mailed.

When is the next exam?
The next exam is on Saturday, 14th June 2008.

What is the cost of the exam and what are the deadlines?
Registration for the 14th June 2008 exam began in mid December and is open till 9th April 2008. The early registration deadline has been extended till 15th February 2008.

What is the cost of the exam and what are the deadlines?
On or before 15 February 2008
ISACA member US $375
Nonmember US $505

After 13 February through 9 April 2008
ISACA member US $425
Nonmember US $555
Candidates can save US $50 on the exam registration fee by registering online.
Click Here to Register online

How do I know if my online registration has been confirmed?
An online acknowledgement appears directly after finishing the checkout process. An email confirmation is sent immediately after completing your registration. This email has a subject line of ‘ISACA.ORG Purchase Confirmation’. If you have not received this email, please check your Spam folder. Additionally, you may confirm your order by clicking on “My Order History” in your online profile.

Will I receive a receipt for my registration payment?
Yes, a receipt for the payment is mailed to you automatically once the registration form has been processed.

Can I take the CISA and CISM exams on the same day?
The CISM and CISA exams will be held simultaneously, therefore, they cannot be taken on the same day.

 
Certification Requirements
 
What are the requirements for CISA certification?
See the Requirements for Certification.


Where can I find the CISA application for certification?
CISA applications are located at www.isaca.org/cisaapp.


What specific experience is required for certification?
To determine if your experience is applicable to the CISA certification please visit www.isaca.org/cisacontentareas for a complete breakdown of the task and knowledge requirements.


Can I still renew my certification and enter my 2006 CPE hours?
To report CPE hours and/or remit a maintenance fee, login to www.isaca.org and proceed in one of two ways:

1) If you need to remit your maintenance fee:
click on “My Renewals”. This process will enable you to pay online and report 2006 CPE hours, if necessary.

2) If you need ONLY to report CPE hours:
Click on “My Profile” and then on “Certification Profile” in the left-hand navigation panel. Click on the “Edit CPE Hours” button within this page.
 
Web site login assistance is available at www.isaca.org/login.


When can I report my 2007 CPE hours?
You can begin reporting your CPE hours for 2006 once you have received your official renewal notice in November.


How can I earn CPE credits online?
ISACA members can earn CPE hours by taking an Information Systems Control Journal CPE Quiz online. One contact hour is awarded per quiz.


What do I need to do if I’ve received a revocation notice?
If you have received a revocation notice, please contact certification@isaca.org
 
 
 
Exam Content
 
How long is the exam?
A candidate is given 4 hours to complete a 200 multiple-choice question exam.


What does the CISA exam cover?
The examination tests a candidate's knowledge of IS audit principles and practices as well as technical content areas. The exam covers one process and five content areas (domains) and those tasks that are routinely performed by a CISA. For specific detail please go to http://www.isaca.org/cisacontentareas.


Other
 
How do I request additional information to report an issue regarding a current or past credential holder?
To request additional information or to report an issue regarding a current or past credential holder, please contact the ISACA certification department at:
Email: certification@isaca.org
Tel: +1.847.253.1545, ext. 772
Fax: +1.847.253.1443


How can I become a CISA Exam Item Writer?
You can apply online to become a CISA Exam Item Writer at www.isaca.org/cisaexamitemwriter.


Muscat Chapter
 
Does Muscat chapter conduct CISA review class?
Muscat chapter conducts review classes that help students to prepare for the exam. The chapter also conducts a mock exam at the end of classes approximately one month before the actual exam date. This exam is aimed at giving students an experience of the test conditions and helps them to see if they are able to complete 200 questions in 4 hours.
 
What is the fee for attending the review classes?
The chapter charges a nominal fee of 30 Omani Rials from members and 45 Omani Rials from nonmembers.

 
Where classes held and what are are the timings
The classes are generally held at the spacious premises of the College of banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) at Bausher. The classes are generally held on Thursdays between 17.00 hrs and 19.30 hrs. See review class schedule
 
Whom to contact for the review classes
For more information regarding CISA certifications, please contact the CISA Coordinator at cisa_coordinator@isacamuscat.org




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