What are the minimum education requirements for appearing CISA examination?

There is no minimum education requirement for appearing CISA examination. Any individual interested in Information Systems Audit can apply for the examination.

What is the nature and content of the exam?

CISA/CISM exam consist of 200 multiple choice &questions administered over a continuous four hour session covering all the seven job domains of the CISA Exam. Candidates are expected to apply their knowledge of IS Audit while answering the questions in CISA Exam.

Is there a negative score for wrong answers?

There is no negative score for the wrong answers. Candidates are encouraged to answer all the questions.

How frequently the exam is conducted?

The exam is conducted bi annually generally in the month of June & December. Next exam is scheduled to be held on 13 June 2009

What study material aids do I need to have for preparing the exam?

CISA Review Manual is a comprehensive reference guide designed to assist individuals in preparing for the CISA examination. The manual also contains references where additional guidance can be found. Apart from this, ISACA also sells CDROM containing CISA review Questions, Answers and Explanations, which can be a supplement to the candidate's preparation.