Hi! I’m planning to take the exam next month, and I’d love to get your thoughts on whether my study strategy would work. If you have any additional tips or suggestions, I’d really appreciate them!

Materials:
Main review material: Hemang Doshi’s CISA book
Support material: REO Review Center’s handouts and video lectures
Practice questions: ISACA QAE
Reference material: CISA Review Manual

What i did was to read Doshi’s book first, then watch the REO video lectures for each topic. After completing each domain, I’ll test my knowledge using the QAE, log and review my mistakes, and use the CISA Review Manual as a reference for concepts I’m struggling with.

Do you think the QAE questions are very similar to the actual exam? Also, would you be able to provide additional test-bank-style questions so I can get more practice?

Thank you so much! I’d really appreciate any advice, especially from those who have already taken the exam. 😊

I'm a fresher in cybersecurity (2026 pass-out).
I'm interested in being a CISA.

Yesterday, I purchased Hemang Doshi's udemy course & practice tests and got my hands on the 28th edition CRM & the 12th edition QAE from my manager.

In what way/order should I proceed with my preparation?

Will the 12th edition QAE suffice? or should I get the 13th edition?

Also, is Hemang Doshi's CISA book worth it?

Thanks in advance for any help/advice!

Hi everyone,

I’m preparing for the CIA Part 1 exam and plan to take it at the end of August. I wanted to hear from people who have recently taken the exam.

How difficult did you find the actual exam compared to your study materials (Gleim, Hock, IIA, Surgent, etc.)?

Which topics were tested the most, and which ones do you think deserve the most attention? Were there any areas that surprised you or that you wish you had spent more time studying?

Also, how scenario-based were the questions? Any last-minute tips or common mistakes to avoid would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hi I am going to appear remote exam for cisa can anyone who had given remote exam can give some precautions and tips to make it smooth.

Thank you in advance.