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CFSA™ Study Guide

The IIA-Australia publishes a CFSA™ study guide to assist candidates in preparing for the exam.  It is available for order through the IIA-Australia's Global Bookstore.  The guide 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.

Sample Exam Questions

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

Other Books

The following books area available to assist candidates in preparing for the CFSA™ exam include
  • Auditing Derivative Strategies by Barbara Davison, CIA, CISA, FLMI
  • Auditing Investments by Barbara Davison, CIA, CISA, FLMI
  • The Broker-Dealer Audit Guide  by Richard D. Ross, CIA, CFE
  • Economic Value Management - Applications and Techniques by Eleanor Bloxham
  • Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud in Financial Reports by Dr. Howard Schilit
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures: Control and Audit Best Practices by Georges M. Selim, Ph.D., FIIA (UK) Sudi Sudarsanam, Ph.D., ACIB Michael K. Lavine, CIA, CISA, CGFM
  • Understanding the Mergers and Acquisition Process by Barbara Davison, CIA, CISA, FLMI  

These books can be purchased at the Global Bookstore.  

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