*** A CCSA Study System that WORKS! ***

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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. 

John McKeever the author of this product offers a 2 day seminar “Certification in Control Self-Assessment: A Review Course and Study System That Works!” that includes as a handout a copy of the enclosed workbook.  You might mention this to your local IIA Chapter and to your own organization as possible on-site training.  If interested please call John McKeever +1-203-312-0153 - click for sample seminar brochure or click for flyer.

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Click on any words that are underlined like the wording Domain 1 - CSA Fundamentals 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. 

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In addition to studying the 137 sample questions with answers and explanations within the modules we recommend that you study all of the 167 questions found in the Application Questions module after you complete your study of all other modules. 

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Course Overview

The Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) is a specialty certification program offered by The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA). It is designed for all practitioners of Control Self-Assessment (CSA) – not only internal auditors.  Gaining the required knowledge of areas such as risk and control models - often considered the realm of auditors only - exposes CSA practitioners from all backgrounds to the concepts 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

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certification in Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technical dimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choice questions about CSA Fundamentals. 

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 Certification in Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technical dimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choice questions about CSA Program Integration.

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 resource allocation

•    Organizational theory and behavior

•    Change management and business process reengineering

•    Presentation techniques for successful integration

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

Domain 3 - Elements of the CSA Process

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certification in Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technical dimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple choice-questions about 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 Certification in Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technical dimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choice questions about Business Objectives & Organizational Performance.  

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

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)

The objective of this module is to better prepare the participant to pass the Certification in Control Self-Assessment examination by discussing and analyzing the technical dimensions of this domain and discussing techniques to best manage multiple-choice questions about Control Theory and Application. 

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 of internal 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

• Lists 17 additional references you might consider if you need a more in-depth study of 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

Application Questions

• Over 160 application questions (numerous others in each module)

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