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CCSA™ Study Guide

The CCSA™ study guide assist candidates in preparing for the exam.  It provides a general overview of the topics that will be covered in the exam. However, it is critical that candidates perform additional study in areas where their experience or background dictates the need for additional review. A list of useful reference materials is included in the study guide.

Other Study Guides

Other general study guides are available to assist candidates in preparing for the CCSA™ exam. Candidates may use the exam content outline in conjunction with this or other books on CSA and related topics to prepare for the CCSA™ exam.
  • Control Self-Assessment: A Practical Guide by Larry Hubbard  
  • Business Risk Assessment by David McNamee
  • Internal Control - Integrated Framework, sponsored by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations, Treadway Commission (COSO) and researched and written by Coopers & Lybrand LLP 
  • McKeever CCSA Study System by John J. McKeever 

These books can be purchased at the Global Bookstore.

Sample Exam Questions

A limited number of sample CCSA™ exam questions (with answers) are available to provide candidates with an understanding of the types of questions that typically appear on the exam.

IIA Courses

The Institute offers the following courses on CSA practices and principles that may assist candidates in preparing for the CCSA exam:
  • Enterprise Risk Management: An Introduction (search Find an Event) 
  • Evaluating Internal Controls: A COSO-based Approach (search Find an Event)

More information
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