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CPA Exam Preparation: ISC (Information Systems & Controls)
Comprehensive preparation for the AICPA Uniform CPA Examination - Information Systems and Controls (ISC) Discipline section under CPA Evolution. In-depth coverage of enterprise computing infrastructure, cloud architectures, relational database querying (SQL), business process controls (O2C/P2P), cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0 / ISO 27001), logical access and identity governance, cryptographic engineering and PKI, global privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA), privacy engineering (k-anonymity/differential privacy), IT General Controls (ITGC change management/SDLC/operations/DRP), AICPA SSAE 18 attestation standards, SOC 1 user auditor reliance for ICFR, CUECs and subservice organizations, and AICPA Trust Services Criteria (SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, and SOC for Supply Chain).
Course Overview
Comprehensive preparation for the AICPA Uniform CPA Examination - Information Systems and Controls (ISC) Discipline section under CPA Evolution. In-depth coverage of enterprise computing infrastructure, cloud architectures, relational database querying (SQL), business process...
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate enterprise computing infrastructure, virtualization hypervisors, cloud deployment models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), and multi-tier network topologies supporting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Formulate relational database schemas, execute advanced SQL validation queries for transactional completeness and accuracy, and design data warehouse architectures.
- Design and evaluate automated application control matrices across Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles, enforcing automated 3-way matching and Segregation of Duties (SoD).
- Implement cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls), analyze malware threat vectors, and engineer incident response lifecycles under NIST SP 800-61.
- Deploy robust identity and access management (IAM) architectures, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), Role-Based and Attribute-Based Access Control (RBAC/ABAC), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, management information systems (MIS), computer science, or equivalent coursework covering fundamental accounting, business processes, and IT systems.
- Understanding of the AICPA CPA Evolution Uniform CPA Examination structure and completion or concurrent study of the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) Core section.
- Foundational familiarity with basic computing systems, database concepts, and enterprise internal control frameworks (COSO 2013).
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Course Curriculum
Open-access academic curriculum. All foundational lectures available to read free.
8 Chapters
•32 Lecture
•24h
1. Enterprise Computing Infrastructure: Hardware, OS, Virtualization & High-Availability Server Architectures
Enterprise Computing Infrastructure: Hardware, OS, Virtualization & High-Availability Server Architectures AICPA ISC Blueprint Reference: Area I — Information Systems and Data Management: Infrastructure and Architecture. Under the CPA Evolution curriculum, the Information Systems and Controls (ISC) discipline requires professional accountants and IT auditors to evaluate the technical architecture,...
45 minutes
2. Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) & The Shared Responsibility Matrix
Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) & The Shared Responsibility Matrix AICPA ISC Blueprint Reference: Area I — Information Systems and Data Management: Cloud Computing and Third-Party Provider Management. The Shared Responsibility Matrix is one of the highest-yield topics on the CPA ISC Discipline exam. IT auditors and CPAs must possess absolute clarity on where the cloud service provider's (C...
45 minutes
3. Network Topologies, Protocols (TCP/IP, OSI) & Perimeter Defense Systems
Network Topologies, Protocols (TCP/IP, OSI) & Perimeter Defense Systems AICPA ISC Blueprint Reference: Area I — Information Systems and Data Management: Network Concepts and Perimeter Security. Network architecture provides the transport medium for all enterprise data flows. This lecture delivers exhaustive technical instruction on the OSI and TCP/IP protocol stacks, network segmentation, firewall...
45 minutes
4. IT Governance Frameworks: COBIT 2019, ITIL 4 & Alignment with COSO Enterprise Risk
IT Governance Frameworks: COBIT 2019, ITIL 4 & Alignment with COSO Enterprise Risk AICPA ISC Blueprint Reference: Area I — Information Systems and Data Management: IT Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Control Frameworks. This lecture establishes the strategic alignment between enterprise business objectives and IT capabilities, synthesizing ISACA's COBIT 2019, Axelos' ITIL 4, and the COSO...
45 minutes
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8 Chapters
32 Lectures
2 - 4 weeks
Skill Level advanced
Taught in English
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Category: CPA ISC: Information Systems & Controls
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