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When is the next DISSCA intake?

The DISSCA intake will commence in April 2025 and continue until August 2025.

What sort of a diploma program is this?

The Diploma in Information Systems Security Control & Audit (DISSCA) is jointly conducted with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and has been offered since 2003.

The inauguration, post-inauguration assessment, lectures, module tests, project submissions, and eligibility test will all be conducted online. However, the final assessment will require physical attendance.

Is this a CPD accredited program?

This is a CPD accredited program. CA members who obtain the qualification from the final assessment will receive 20 CPD accredited hours.

Can you brief me about the course content?

• Information Systems Audit Process
• Governance and Management of Enterprise Information Technology, Risk Management, Compliance & BCM Section • System Development, Acquisition, Implementation and Maintenance Application System Audit
• Information Systems Operations and Management
• Protection of Information Assets
• Emerging Technologies

How to register & pay?

Registrations will commence from February 2025 onwards

Please visit the below link for registration announcements https://www.casrilanka.com/casl/

Is there another option to submit the course fee apart from paying it online?

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , who will provide the CA Sri Lanka bank details. You can make the payment and submit the payment proof thereafter.

How will I complete the inauguration?

ICA India will issue you a username & password to login to their learning portal after entering your basic details.

You need to complete 20hrs. of learning time to be qualified from the assessment.

You have a maximum of 3 chances to complete the assessment.

How can I join the lectures?

You will be connected to the live sessions virtually. Please note that there will be no recorded versions of these live sessions.

Can I have details about the Module Tests?

At the end of each module, you will have a one-hour module test consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) conducted online.

Can I have details about the Group Assignment?

All Sri Lankan participants will be divided into groups, and assignments can be submitted online.

Can I speak to any of the lecturers in case of an issue?

You can communicate with the lecturer via email.

Details about Eligibility Test?

It will likely be an online assessment in September, with 120 MCQ type questions.

Details about Final Assessment Test?

It will likely be an online assessment in October, with 200 MCQ type questions.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, final assessment qualified participants will receive a certificate.

How many accredited CPD hours are allocated?

Participants who successfully qualify in the final assessment will receive 20 CPD-accredited hours.

What’s the next step after completing DISSCA?

You can apply for CISA.

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When is the next Xero intake?

From March 2025 onwards

What sort of a course is this?

This is a virtual short course, conducted entirely online.

Is this a CPD accredited program?

Yes, this is a CPD accredited program. CA members who join the live sessions will receive 15 CPD accredited hours.

Can you brief me about the course content?

Week 1: Introduction to Xero and Accounting Principles

• Course Overview and Introduction
• Welcome and Introductions
• Course Objectives and Structure

Overview of Accounting Standards and Regulatory Environment

• Introduction to Xero Software
• Overview of Xero
• Initial Setup, Company Information, and Chart of Accounts
• Navigating the Xero Dashboard

Basic Accounting Concepts

• Double-Entry Accounting System
• Understanding Debits and Credits
• Recording Transactions in Xero

Chart of Accounts and Customizing Xero

• Creating and Managing Chart of Accounts
• Customizing Xero for Specific Business Needs
• Practical Exercises

Week 2: Bookkeeping and Transactions

• Managing Sales and Revenue
• Creating Invoices and Quotes
• Managing Accounts Receivable
• Recording Sales Transactions in Xero

Managing Expenses and Purchases

• Entering Bills and Purchase Orders
• Managing Accounts Payable
• Recording Expense Transactions in Xero

Bank Reconciliation

• Importing Bank Statements
• Reconciling Bank Transactions
• Setting up Bank Rules
• Cash Coding

Managing Inventory

• Setting Up Inventory Items
• Tracking Inventory in Xero
• Recording Inventory Adjustments

Week 3: Payroll and Employee Management

• Payroll Setup
• Setting Up Payroll in Xero
• Employee Details and Pay Items
• Understanding XERO Payroll Legislation

Processing Payroll

• Running Payroll
• Generating Pay Slips
• Handling Payroll Deductions and Superannuation

Payroll Reporting

• Payroll Tax Calculations
• Single Touch Payroll (STP) Reporting
• End-of-Year Payroll Processes

Employee Benefits and Deductions

• Managing Leave Entitlements
• Recording Employee Benefits
• Handling Employee Deductions

Week 4: Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Financial Statements in Xero
• Generating Balance Sheets
• Income Statements and Profit & Loss Reports
• Cash Flow Statements
• Manual Journals

Custom Reports and Budgeting

• Creating Custom Reports
• Budgeting and Forecasting in Xero
• Analyzing Financial Performance

Week 5: Advanced Xero Features and Integration

• Fixed Assets and Depreciation
• Managing Fixed Assets in Xero
• Recording Depreciation
• Asset Disposal

Xero Tricks

• Cash Coding
• Find & Recode and Shortcuts
• Integration with Other Software
• Integrating Xero with Other Business Tools (e.g., CRM, Payroll)
• Using Xero Add-Ons
• Practical Integration Exercises

Week 6: Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Practical Bookkeeping Exercises
• Real-World Bookkeeping Scenarios
• Hands-On Practice with Xero
• Financial Analysis and Decision Making
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Making Business Decisions Based on Financial Data
• Case Studies
• Course Review and Q&A
• Review of Key Concepts
• Q&A Session
• Course Feedback and Certificates

How to register and pay?

Registrations will commence from February 2025 onwards

Please visit the CA Sri Lanka website for registration announcements https://www.casrilanka.com/casl/

Apart from submitting the course fee online, are there other payment options?

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , who will provide the CA Sri Lanka bank details. You can make the payment and submit the payment proof thereafter.

How can I join the lectures?

You will be connected to the live sessions via MS Teams and will also receive recorded versions of these live sessions via email.

Can I speak to any of the lecturers in case of an issue?

You can communicate with the lecturer via email.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, participants who attend the live sessions will receive a certificate.

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When is the next Risk & CSF intake?

From February 2025 onwards

What sort of a course is this?

This is a virtual awareness session, and all lectures will be conducted online.

Is this a CPD accredited program?

Yes, this is a CPD accredited program. CA members who join the live sessions will receive 12 CPD accredited hours.

Can you brief me about the course content?

Course Modules

IT Risk Management Basics

• Risk identification
• IT risk assessment
• Risk response and mitigation
• Risk and control monitoring reporting

Cyber Security Basics

• Vulnerability management

Information Security Incident Management

• Incident response

How to register & pay?

Registrations will commence from February 2025 onwards

Please visit the link below for registration announcements https://www.casrilanka.com/casl/

Is there another option to submit the course fee apart from paying it online?

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , who will provide the CA Sri Lanka bank details. You can make the payment and submit the payment proof thereafter.

How can I join the lectures?

You will be connected to the live sessions via MS Teams & will receive recorded versions of these live sessions via email.

Can I speak to any of the lecturers in case of an issue?

You can communicate with the lecturer via email.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, participants who attend the live sessions will receive a certificate.

What’s the next step after completing Risk & CSF?

You can apply for the CSX Certificate.