ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb.9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Halt, Buzas & Powell is proud to announce that Edward Digges, Director, has passed the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam, and is one step closer to the certification. There is a growing demand for individuals with IS audit, control and security skills, and the CISA certification is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization's information technology and business systems. "This is a great accomplishment and a new way for Halt, Buzas & Powell to serve the Information Security Service clients," said partner Mike Buzas. "Our experience in the industry will continue to grow with the ability to provide the very important CISA audits," concluded Buzas.
CISA was established in 1978 by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and the first examination was administered in 1981. CISAs are recognized internationally as professionals with the knowledge, skills, experience and credibility to leverage standards, manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, offer solutions, institute controls and deliver value to the enterprise. Qualifying for the CISA requires a combination of experience, ethics, education and passing the exam, and once the certification is achieved, it must be maintained through continuing education every year.
The CISA certification was established for several reasons:
- Develop and maintain a tool that could be used to evaluate an individual's competency in conducting information system audits.
- Provide a motivational tool for information systems auditors to maintain their skills, and monitor the success of the maintenance programs.
- Provide criteria to help aid management in the selection of personnel and development.
"Understanding that there are so many companies out there that are unaware of how vulnerable their own systems are is incredible," said Edward Digges. "Going through the classes and exam were an eye-opener and with this certification I know we can help a lot of companies out there keep from being at risk," continued Digges.
About Halt Buzas & Powell
Halt Buzas & Powell is a full-service CPA and management consulting firm that specializes in working with businesses, nonprofits, and individuals in the Baltimore-Washington area. With offices in Bowie, Maryland, and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, we have been committed to serving the community for over 40 years. We presently represent a broad range of clients including government contractors, professional services, businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, individuals and estates and trusts.
Our devotion to service, quality and value has led to Halt Buzas & Powell being recognized by Washingtonian magazine as one of the area's top 25 CPA firms for service and by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area's top 50 CPA firms for size.
Our professionals are well acquainted with the audit and reporting requirements, including GAAS, GAAP and OMB Circular A-133, and with the federal and state tax treatment of nonprofits. In addition to providing audit, tax, and outsourced accounting, we offer a full range of business application and accounting software - including direct support for Dynamics GP. Our main focus is to help our clients use technology to achieve their strategic business objectives through the use of cost-effective, high-quality accounting and financial management solutions.
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