Certification in Control Self-Assessment Practice Exam
Certification in Control Self-Assessment Practice Exam
About Certification in Control Self-Assessment Exam
Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) is issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors. The Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) credential demonstrates one's understanding of important CSA fundamentals, processes, and related topics such as risk, controls, and business objectives.
Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) Exam Format
The CCSA exam has the following exam format -
- Exam Name: Certification in Control Self-Assessment Practice Exam
- Total Questions: 115 multiple-choice questions
- Exam Duration: Two hours and fifty-five minutes (170 minutes)
CCSA Exam Requirements
CCSA candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements -
Educational Requirement
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree or higher to be approved into one of The IIA’s certification programs. Common equivalents are a Foundation Degree, Diploma of Higher Education, or Higher National Diploma.
Acceptable Documents
- Copy of your degree or official transcripts (if your name has changed since you earned your degree, you must also include your legal name change document)
- Letter from university confirming degree
- Letter from evaluation services confirming degree level
Character Reference
- CCSA candidates must exhibit high moral and professional character and must submit a Character Reference signed by a CIA, CGAP, CCSA, CFSA, CRMA, or the candidate's supervisor.
Work Experience
CCSA candidates must obtain one year of control-related business experience. The work experience requirements for the CCSA program are:
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) 12 months - CSA, auditing, quality assurance, risk management, or environmental auditing
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) 12 months - CSA, auditing, quality assurance, risk management, or environmental auditing
- Associate’s Degree, A-Level Certificate (or equivalent) 60 months - CSA, auditing, quality assurance, risk management, or environmental auditing
- Candidates may apply to the program and sit for the exam prior to satisfying the professional experience requirement, but will not be certified until all program requirements have been met.
Facilitation Experience/Training
- CCSA candidates must obtain at least seven hours of acceptable facilitation experience or at least 14 hours of acceptable facilitation training.
Proof of Identification
- Candidates submit proof of identification in the form of a copy of the candidate’s official passport or national identity card. These must indicate current status; expired documents will not be accepted.
Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) Exam Syllabus
(P) = Candidates must exhibit proficiency (thorough understanding; ability to apply concepts) in these topic areas.
(A) = Candidates must exhibit awareness (knowledge of terminology and fundamentals) in these topic areas.
Domain I: CSA Fundamentals (5-10%)
A. Code of Ethics (P)
B. Ownership and accountability for control (P)
C. Reliance on operational expertise (P)
D. Comparison to traditional techniques of risk and control evaluation (P)
E. Control awareness and education (P)
F. Cooperation, participation, and partnership (P)
Domain II: CSA Program Integration (15-25%)
A. Alternative approaches to CSA (A)
B. Supporting technology alternatives (A)
- Database
- Electronic voting
- Presentation software and hardware
- Project management software
C. Cost/benefit analysis for implementation of the CSA process (A)
D. Organizational theory and behavior (A)
- Structure
- Philosophy
- Culture
- Management style
- Governance
E. Strategic and operational planning processes (A)
F. Change management and business process reengineering (A)
G. Presentation techniques for successful integration (A)
H. Organizational risk and control processes (A)
- Quality management
- Risk management
- Safety audits
- Environmental audits
- Internal and external audit
I. Client feedback mechanisms (e.g., interviews, surveys) (A)
J. Strategic CSA program planning methodologies or techniques, including resource allocation (A)
Domain III: Elements of the CSA Process (15-25%)
A. Management's priorities and concerns (P)
B. Project and logistics management (P)
C. Business objectives, processes, challenges, and threats for the area under review (P)
D. Resource identification and allocation (A)
- Participants
- CSA team
E. Culture of area under review (P)
F. Question development techniques (P)
G. Technology supporting the CSA process (P)
H. Facilitation techniques and tools (P)
I. Group dynamics (P)
J. Fraud awareness (A)
- Red flags/symptoms of fraud
- Communication and investigation channels
- Responding to evidence
K. Evaluation/analytical tools and techniques (trend analysis, data synthesis, scenarios) (A)
L. Formulating recommendations or action plans (practical, feasible, cost-effective) (P)
M. Nature of evidence (sufficiency, relevance, adequacy) (A)
N. Reporting techniques and considerations (types, audience, sensitive issues, access to information) (P)
O. Motivational techniques (creating support and commitment for recommendations) (A)
P. Monitoring, tracking, and follow-up techniques (A)
Q. Awareness of legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations (A)
R. Measuring CSA program effectiveness (A)
Domain IV: Business Objectives and Organizational Performance (10-15%)
A. Strategic and operational planning processes (A)
B. Objective setting, including alignment to the organization's mission and values (P)
C. Performance measures (P)
- Financial
- Operational
- Qualitative
D. Performance management (P)
- Aligning individual, group, and organizational objectives/goals
- Designing congruent incentives
E. Data collection and validation techniques (e.g., benchmarking, auditing, consensus testing, etc.) (A)
Domain V: Risk Identification and Assessment (15-20%)
A. Risk Theory (P)
Defining risk
- Relationship of risk to strategic, operational, or process objectives
- Risk tolerance, residual risk, and exposure
- Impact assessment
B. Risk models/frameworks (including COSO's Enterprise Risk Management/Integrated Framework) (P)
C. Understanding the risks inherent in common business processes (P)
D. Application of risk identification and assessment techniques (P)
E. Risk management techniques/cost-benefit analysis (P)
- Transfer, manage, or accept
- Impact/cost-benefit analysis
F. Using CSA in enterprise risk management (P)
Domain VI: Control Theory and Application (20-25%)
A. Corporate governance, control theory, and models (P)
- Accountability and responsibility for control
- Defining control
- Relationship between risk, control, and objectives
B. Methods for judging and communicating the overall effectiveness of the system of internal control (P)
- Using CSA to support management's assertion on controls
C. Relationship between informal and formal controls (P)
D. Techniques for evaluating formal controls (manual or automated) (P)
E. Techniques for evaluating informal controls/control environment (P)
F. Control documentation techniques (P)
- Flowcharting
- Business process mapping
- Control charts
- Control questionnaires
- Internal Control over financial reporting
G. Control design and application (P)
- Defining control objectives
- Control design (e.g., preventive, detective, corrective; informal, formal)
- Cost/benefits
H. Techniques for determining control track record for the organization (e.g., reviews, audits, other assessments) (A)
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