John has trained and advised thousands of auditors and managers while in private practice, at the AT&T School of Business, and The Institute of Internal Auditors.  John has developed and delivered a number of business programs that include, Consulting: A Value Added Services, The Tools and Techniques That Make It Work, COSO: The Steps To Success, and Help Your Client Succeed with Control Self-Assessment.

John frequently speaks at public seminars, professional associations, state and federal agencies, and corporations.  His work has included developing and delivering risk and control management programs specifically focused for the needs of Senior Executives, Boards of Directors, and Audit Committees.  

CCSA Study System

John has compiled in "McKeever CCSA Study System" a unique interactive self-study guide to help those serious about passing the IIA CCSA exam.

Click for a brief introduction to this CCSA Study System

John combined his experience conducting CCSA Review training with the CSA principles he used to effectively employ CSA as a practitioner to compile information about current CCSA coverage areas.  He then developed over 200 CCSA Practice Questions, Answers & Explanations within a self-study system that provides the user an excellent chance to study to both pass the CCSA exam and to learn to become a CSA practitioner in the workplace.

For specific requirement for the CCSA examination including eligibility requirements; syllabus and content; schedule and fees; testing locations; and registration information visit The IIA's web site at http://www.theiia.org/?doc_id=31.

The actual CCSA exam questions are confidential.  As a result, the material and practice questions in this course are representative of the body of knowledge tested by the CCSA exam.  They are not actual questions from current or past CCSA exams.  The material has been developed and compiled from the best of the author’s knowledge and information. 

The practice questions included in this material are written in as many possible ways as the author has been able to compile.   

There are often two or more answers that could be correct in multiple choice questions.  However, one may be more appropriate than the other.  In many cases, the wording of the questions and answers may be somewhat comprehensive.  When sitting for a multiple-choice exam, it is important to read the question as it is stated and select the answer which best answers the question.

Reviewing the answers and the techniques to answering the questions will help you better understand and develop an approach to correctly answer the questions on the CCSA exam better and easier.

Since the CCSA exam covers broad areas of business and auditing using this study system will help you identify topic areas requiring further study and to supplement your existing knowledge base.

Review courses by themselves are generally not sufficient to ensure exam success.  The suggested references you see when clicking that link would help you review specific sections of the CCSA exam in more depth.

To see if any of John's onsite seminars are scheduled at a location convenient for you or other updated information visit out CCSA Portal at http://www.pleier.com/ccsareviewportal.

In addition, John will be happy to receive constructive feedback about any related topics, questions, or concepts about this material.  Contact him at cbccourses@att.net.

Click on any words that are underlined like the wording Module 1 CSA: Course Overview & The Basics to go to that particular information.

In each module you will find a description of the domain covered in that module.  You will also find sample questions with answers and explanations. 

When you see the red stop sign like above you will be asked to answer a series of questions to test your understanding of what you read.  When you decide on each answer click the link provided to check the accuracy of your answer.  When your review is complete click the BACK button of your browser to return to the module you were studying.

In addition to studying the sample questions with answers and explanations within the modules we recommend that you study all of the 102 questions found by clicking the link at the end of this Overview Page Application Questions.  Click the link that follows the question to check the accuracy of your answer.  After reviewing the accuracy of your answer click the BACK button of your browser to return to the Application Questions.

At the end of each module you can click the BACK button of your browser to return to this Overview Page.

Note: The size of the lettering that you are seeing on the screen depends on your browser settings. To change the size of the lettering when using Internet Explorer or FireFox select View > Text Size.

Module 1 CSA: Course Overview & The Basics

The objective of this module is to acquaint the participant with the concepts of Control Self-Assessment (CSA).  The module will demonstrate how the participant may use CSA as a tool to help clients and to gain the confidence in order to train clients so they may help themselves.

At the end of this module, the participant will:

•    understand the concepts of Control Self-Assessment.

•    understand how other control and risk models work with Control Self-Assessment.

•    learn how to present this material so that the client may use it as an ongoing business tool.

•    be more comfortable addressing the CCSA exam questions related to basic CSA concepts.

Module 2 Some CSA Tools: Questionnaires and Workshops

The objective of this module is to acquaint participants with some specific tools of Control Self-Assessment (CSA).

At the end of this module, participants will:

•    understand the two basic tools of CSA.

•    understand the development and use of workshops and questionnaires.

•    learn how to use these tools effectively with the clients.

•    become more comfortable addressing the CCSA exam questions related to these basic CSA tools.

Module 3 Risk Management

The objective of this module is to help participants understand the concepts of risk and risk assessment, known as risk management.

At the end of this module, the participants will:

•    have developed an understanding of the elements of risk.

•    have developed an understanding of the results of risk.

•    understand the components of risk assessment.

•    be more comfortable addressing the CCSA exam questions related to risk and risk management.

Module 4 Internal Controls & Control Models

At the end of this module, participants will:

•    possess an understanding of the relationship among objectives, risks, and controls.

•    possess an understanding of integrated control frameworks.

•    possess an understanding of COSO and other control models.

•    possess an understanding of the components and objectives of COSO.

•    be able to identify how they can help clients succeed using these tools.

•    be more comfortable addressing the CCSA questions related to controls and control models.

Module 5 Change: Making It Happen

The objective of this module is to help participants understand how to effect change.

At the end of this module, participants will:

•    understand what change is.

•    understand the barriers that accompany change.

•    understand how to remove the barriers.

•    understand how to effect change for improvement.

•    be more comfortable addressing the questions on the CCSA exam related to the change concepts.

Module 6 Strategic Planning And The Approach of Management

The objective of this module is to review the concepts of strategic planning and approaches to management.  Discussion will be developed around effective business strategies, management styles, and operations including:

•    the concept of a strategic plan.

•    dealing with competitive strategy.

•    developing product and service differentiation.

•    product and service life cycles.

•    development of effective objectives and the Management By Objectives (MBO) process.

•    management styles and their effectiveness.

•    a developed understanding of these concepts and a comfort level with the CCSA exam questions related to strategic planning.

Module 7 Project Management: Make It All Come Together

The objective of this module is to familiarize participants with the concepts of project management.

The following topics will be covered:

•    the concept of project management.

•    the process of project management.

•    the employment of project management.

•    familiarization with the project management portion of the CCSA exam.

Appendix

CSA Questionnaires Four Steps To Success

Suggested References

Application Questions, Answers & Explanations

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