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McKeever CCSA Study System, 2nd EditionJohn J. McKeever, CCSA, CQA, CFE, CPC, CBM 2009, Pleier Corporation

CONTENTS

Course Overview

The Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) is a specialty certificationprogram offered by The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA). It is designed for allpractitioners of Control Self-Assessment (CSA) not only internal auditors. Gainingthe required knowledge of areas such as risk and control models - often consideredthe realm of auditors only - exposes CSA practitioners from all backgrounds to theconcepts that are vital in effectively using CSA to help clients achieve their objectives.

At the end of this module, the participant will:

understand about the IIA CCSA Exam

understand about McKeever CCSA Study System

learn how to Study for the CCSA Exam

be more comfortable addressing the CCSA exam questions

Domain 1 - CSA Fundamentals

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certificationin Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technicaldimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choicequestions about CSA including.

At the end of this module, the participant will understand about CSA and:

Code of Ethics

Ownership and accountability for control Reliance on operational expertise

Comparison to traditional techniques of risk and control evaluation

Control awareness and education

Cooperation, participation, and partnership

Domain 2 - CSA Program Integration

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certificationin Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technicaldimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple choice-questions. this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choicequestions about CSA.

At the end of this module, the participant will understand about CSA and:

Alternative approaches to CSA

Cost / benefit analysis for implementation of the CSA process

Strategic CSA program planning methodologies or techniques, including resourceallocation

Organizational theory and behavior

Change management and business process reengineering

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Presentation techniques for successful integration

Client feedback mechanisms (e.g. interviews, surveys)

Domain 3 - Elements o f the CSA Process

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certificationin Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technical

dimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple choice-questions. this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choicequestions about the Elements of the CSA Process.

At the end of this module, the participant will understand about CSA and:

Management's priorities and concerns

Project and logistics management

Business objectives, processes, challenges, and threats for the area under review

Resource identification and allocation of participants and CSA team

Culture of area under review

Question development techniques

Technology supporting the CSA process

Facilitation techniques and tools

Group dynamics

Fraud awareness

Evaluation / analytical tools and techniques

Formulating recommendations or actions plans

Nature of evidence

Reporting techniques and considerations

Motivational techniques

Monitoring, tracking, and follow-up techniques

Awareness of legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations

Domain 4: Business Objectives & Organizational Performance

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certificationin Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technicaldimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choicequestions.

At the end of this module, the participant will understand about CSA and:

Strategic and operational planning processes

Objective setting, including alignment to the organization's mission and values

Performance measures

Performance management Data collection and validation techniques

Domain 5 Risk Identification & Assessment

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certificationin Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technicaldimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choicequestions.

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At the end of this module, the participant will understand about CSA and:

Risk Theory

Risk models / frameworks

Risk management techniques / cost-benefit analysis

Using CSA in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Domain 6 - Control Theory and Application

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certificationin Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technicaldimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choicequestions.

At the end of this module, the participant will understand about CSA and:

Corporate governance, control theory, and models

Methods for judging and communicating the overall effectiveness of the system ofinternal control

Relationship between informal and formal controls

Techniques for evaluating formal controls

Techniques for evaluating informal controls and control environments

Control documentation techniques

Control design and application

Techniques for determining control history for the organization

Suggested References

Lists 17 additional references you might consider if you need a more in-depth studyof any the topics discussed in any domain

Appendix

Increase the accuracy of the answers to questionnaires Increase the rate of return Sampling What Auditors Need To Know about Sampling Code of Ethics

Appl ication Questions

Over 160 application questions (numerous others in each module)

Appl ication Questions, Answers & Explanat ions

Answers to the over 160 application questions with explanations how to determinethe "best answer" if you see this type question on the CCSA Examination