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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?




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 Saturday, 9 December 2006.

When does registration begin for the next exam?
Registration for the 9 December 2006 exam begins in July 2006. Further information will be announced when available.

What is the cost of the exam and what are the deadlines?
On or before 16 August 2006
ISACA member US$340
Nonmember US$460
After 17 August through 27 September 2006
ISACA member US$390
Nonmember US$510
Candidates can save $35 on the exam registration fee by registering 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 2005 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 2005 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 2006 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
Phone: +1.847.253.1545, ext. 403, 471 or 474
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.




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