CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide
Chapter One
Secrets of a
Successful IS Auditor
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CHAPTER IS
TO ACQUAINT THE READER WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONCEPTS:
Understanding the foundation of IS audit standards
Understanding the auditor's professional requirements
Familiarity of auditor skills necessary for a successful audit
Understanding mandatory versus discretionary wording
of regulations
Knowing the various types of audits
Knowing how to communicate with the auditee
Understanding auditor leadership duties, including planning
and setting priorities
Understanding the organizational structure of corporations
and consulting firms
Understanding the methods of managing projects,
including audit projects
Welcome to the world of information systems (IS) auditing. We
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