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ISACA

With more than 65,000 members in more than 140 countries, ISACA® (www.isaca.org) is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the Information Systems Control Journal®, develops international information systems auditing and control standards, and administers the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®) designation, earned by more than 50,000 professionals since inception, and the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) designation, a groundbreaking credential earned by 6,500 professionals since it was established in 2002.

Mission Statement

Professional Credentials Enhance Career Value

The need for both technical accounting skills and broad-based business acumen is critical in today's workplace. Increasingly, accounting professionals are becoming involved in strategic planning, business expansion, operations, marketing, personnel management and information technology initiatives, among others. To be successful today, it's necessary to keep up-to-date on new developments, not only in auditing, but in a wide range of business categories.

Possessing a professional credential enables auditors to keep current on a wide range of business topics, enabling them to comprehensively participate in the success of their company and strategically position themselves for career advancement. In fact, 85 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) surveyed by Robert Half International, Inc. said accreditations are valuable for career advancement. Auditing professionals who acquire professional certifications enhance their expertise in areas critical to making strategic business decisions.

Obtaining your certified information security auditor (CISA) credential can help you achieve these objectives and capitalize on changes and capitalize on changes affecting the industry. In the process, you can build expertise that benefits your entire organization and enhances your career prospects. Continued study in the auditing field can position you to provide incisive counsel and develop creative solutions to both new and traditional challenges.

Completing a certification program demonstrates that you have a lifelong commitment to your profession, and, as such, is a form of "career insurance." The value of this credential is also reflected financially. According to research conducted by Robert Half  having a certification can increase a job candidate's average starting salary by as much as 10 percent.

But for long-term job satisfaction, you need more than financial rewards alone. Flexing your intellectual muscles by keeping current on auditing trends is equally important. Enhancing your expertise by obtaining your CISA credential might add more hours to your lengthy workweek, but in the end, you can be confident that it will bring tremendous value to both your company and your career.