[.ca] CISA Exam Cram: Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISBN 0789732726)

Cheap, complete & well-written = 5 stars:
I gave this book 5 stars because it's concise, well-written and reasonably complete. ISACA's exams are a b**ch because nobody really knows what stuff will be covered and what will not. Personally, I used this book as my first study material. I read that thing twice before switching to the official CRM 2005 which is longer and more detailed. There's not a whole lot of CISA books beside the official CRM, Kramer's misaligned Prep Guide and this Exam Cram. During my readings, I found a couple of errors and sent an email to the author about it. He replied himself and told me that they would be corrected in the 2nd edition which is due for April 2006. To wrap things up, it's an excellent book with some small mistakes. It's concise and focused but it should not be your sole source of material. The Exam Cram + a thorough study of the official CRM is probably your best bet. Another big + : this book is as cheap as it gets in terms of certification books. Don't be fooled by it's cheapness, it really offers an incredible value. That being said, as of today, I would suggest buyers wait for the 2nd edition which is due for April 2006.