Acct 8630: Professional and career matters 2/13/04
Certification: Several professional certification programs are revelant to the practice of information systems assurance. Obtaining certification, which typically requires a passing score on an examination and some relevant work experience, is one of the ways that professionals demonstrate their competence. The certification most closely related to the content of the course is:
Another certification with significant information systems assurance content is:
Affiliation: Joining and participating in professional organizations is one of the ways that professionals invest in their careers and help other professionals. Such organizations typically have regular meetings with programs on current developments in the field. These meetings also create opportunities for professionals to share their experiences and develop as professionals. The organization most closely aligned with this course is:
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) (sponsors the CISA certification)
The local ISACA chapter is the Atlanta Chapter.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (sponsors the CIA certification)
IS assurance job listings: The following links point to job listings for organizations needing employees in IS assurance roles:
Job listings: The following sites have job listings and other helpful information for many different kinds of jobs in business:
Margaret F. Dikel's The Riley Guide
Careers, not just jobs (a service of The Wall Street Journal)
Prevailing salary levels: The following sites offer data from salary surveys and pay analyses: