CAF 3 Study & Revision Plan
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CAF-3 • DATA, SYSTEMS AND RISKS
Spring 2027 Study & Revision Plan
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Follow the ICAP study text, practice questions and SC E-Learning tests. Sundays are reserved for self-revision and backlog.
| Done | Date | Work Plan | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Oct-2026Tuesday | Chapter 1: Types of Data and Sources | Test 1 | |
| 21-Oct-2026Wednesday | Chapter 1: Types of Data and Sources + Sticky Notes | Test 1 | |
| 22-Oct-2026Thursday | Chapter 2: Data Governance and Management | Test 1 | |
| 23-Oct-2026Friday | Chapter 2: Data Governance and Management | Test 1 | |
| 24-Oct-2026Saturday | Chapter 2: Data Governance and Management + Chapter 1-2 Review | Test 1 | |
| 25-Oct-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 26-Oct-2026Monday | Chapter 3: Introduction to Data Analytics | Test 2 | |
| 27-Oct-2026Tuesday | Chapter 3: Introduction to Data Analytics + Analytics Stages | Test 2 | |
| 28-Oct-2026Wednesday | Chapter 4: Big Data | Test 2 | |
| 29-Oct-2026Thursday | Chapter 4: Big Data + Chapter 3-4 Review | Test 2 | |
| 30-Oct-2026Friday | Chapter 4: Big Data + Chapter 3-4 Review | Test 2 | |
| 31-Oct-2026Saturday | Chapter 5: Database Management Systems | Test 3 | |
| 01-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 02-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 5: Database Management Systems + ACID / DBMS Architecture | Test 3 | |
| 03-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 6: Database Normalization & Data Warehousing | Test 3 | |
| 04-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 6: Normalization, OLTP, ETL, Data Marts + Chapter 5-6 Review | Test 3 | |
| 05-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 7: IT Systems Architecture | Test 4 | |
| 06-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 7: IT Systems Architecture | Test 4 | |
| 07-Nov-2026Saturday | Chapter 7: IT Systems Architecture + Programming Languages + Review | Test 4 | |
| 08-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 09-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 8: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | Test 5 | |
| 10-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 8: ERP Components + Implementation Cycle | Test 5 | |
| 11-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 8: ERP Benefits, Types, Challenges + Review | Test 5 | |
| 12-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 9: Emerging Technologies | Test 6 | |
| 13-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 9: AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain, 5G | Test 6 | |
| 14-Nov-2026Saturday | Chapter 9: AR/VR, Quantum, Edge Computing, RPA | Test 6 | |
| 15-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 16-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 9: Emerging Technologies + Sticky Notes / Review | Test 6 | |
| 17-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 10: Artificial Intelligence & Automation | Test 7 | |
| 18-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 10: AI Techniques, Automation + Chapter Review | Test 7 | |
| 19-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 11: Cloud Computing | Test 8 | |
| 20-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 11: Cloud Computing | Test 8 | |
| 21-Nov-2026Saturday | Chapter 11: Cloud Service Models and Deployment Models | Test 8 | |
| 22-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 23-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 11: Cloud Computing Risks / Benefits + Review | Test 8 | |
| 24-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 12: Blockchain and Fintech | Test 8 | |
| 25-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 12: Blockchain, DLT, Smart Contracts, Fintech | Test 8 | |
| 26-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 12: Blockchain and Fintech + Chapter 11-12 Review | Test 8 | |
| 27-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 13: Impact of Digital Disruption on Business and Accountancy | Test 9 | |
| 28-Nov-2026Saturday | Chapter 13: Digital Disruption and Accountancy Profession | Test 9 | |
| 29-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 30-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 13: Chapter Review + Case-Based Points | Test 9 | |
| 01-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 14: IT Risk Management & Security | Test 9 | |
| 02-Dec-2026Wednesday | Chapter 14: Types of IT Risk and Risk Management Process | Test 9 | |
| 03-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 14: IT Security Measures + Risk Mitigation | Test 9 | |
| 04-Dec-2026Friday | Chapter 14: Risk / Control Practice + Chapter 13-14 Review | Test 9 | |
| 05-Dec-2026Saturday | Chapter 15: Cyber Security & Information Security Risks | Test 10 | |
| 06-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 07-Dec-2026Monday | Chapter 15: Cyber Threats, Malware, Phishing, Insider Risks | Test 10 | |
| 08-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 15: Security Controls and Incident Response | Test 10 | |
| 09-Dec-2026Wednesday | Chapter 15: Case-Based Practice + Sticky Notes | Test 10 | |
| 10-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 15: Case-Based Practice + Sticky Notes | Test 10 | |
| 11-Dec-2026Friday | Chapter 16: IT General Controls for Managing Risk | Test 11 | |
| 12-Dec-2026Saturday | Chapter 16: Access Controls, Change Management, Operations Controls | Test 11 | |
| 13-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 14-Dec-2026Monday | Chapter 16: ITGC Practice + Audit Trail / Control Points | Test 11 | |
| 15-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 17: ICT’s Role in Risk Management | Test 11 | |
| 16-Dec-2026Wednesday | Chapter 17: Risk Identification, Reporting and Mitigation | Test 11 | |
| 17-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 17: Review + Chapter 16-17 Test Preparation | Test 11 | |
| 18-Dec-2026Friday | Attempt Test 12: Data Area in One Sitting + Self Check | Test 12 | |
| 19-Dec-2026Saturday | Attempt Test 13: Systems Area in One Sitting + Self Check | Test 13 | |
| 20-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 21-Dec-2026Monday | Attempt Test 14: Risks Area in One Sitting + Self Check | Test 14 | |
| 22-Dec-2026Tuesday | Review Test 12 to 14 Feedback + Prepare Final Correction File | — | |
| 23-Dec-2026Wednesday | Past Paper 1 in One Sitting | — | |
| 24-Dec-2026Thursday | Past Paper 1 Review + Examiner Comments | — | |
| 25-Dec-2026Friday | Past Paper 2 in One Sitting | — | |
| 26-Dec-2026Saturday | Past Paper 2 Review + Weak Areas | — | |
| 27-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 28-Dec-2026Monday | Past Paper 3 in One Sitting | — | |
| 29-Dec-2026Tuesday | Past Paper 3 Review + Answer Presentation Improvement | — | |
| 30-Dec-2026Wednesday | Final Weak Area Revision: Data (Ch 1 to 6) | — | |
| 31-Dec-2026Thursday | Final Weak Area Revision: Data (Ch 1 to 6) | — | |
| 01-Jan-2027Friday | Final Weak Area Revision: Systems (Ch 7 to 13) | — | |
| 02-Jan-2027Saturday | Final Weak Area Revision: Risks (Ch 14 to 17) | — | |
| 03-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 04-Jan-2027Monday | Definitions and Key Terms Drill: Data, Systems and Risks | — | |
| 05-Jan-2027Tuesday | Case-Based Answer Writing Practice | — | |
| 06-Jan-2027Wednesday | Diagrams / Flowcharts / Tables Revision: Analytics Cycle, ERP Cycle, DBMS, Risk Process | — | |
| 07-Jan-2027Thursday | CAF-3 Final Revision: Ch 5 to 8 Key Points | — | |
| 08-Jan-2027Friday | CAF-3 Final Revision: Ch 11 to 13 Key Points | — | |
| 09-Jan-2027Saturday | CAF-3 Final Revision: Ch 16 and Ch 17 Controls / ICT Risk Management | — | |
| 10-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 11-Jan-2027Monday | Full revision: Ch 1 Types of Data and Sources | — | |
| 12-Jan-2027Tuesday | Full revision: Ch 2 Data Governance and Management | — | |
| 13-Jan-2027Wednesday | Full revision: Ch 3 Introduction to Data Analytics; Ch 4 Big Data | — | |
| 14-Jan-2027Thursday | Full revision: Ch 5 Database Management Systems | — | |
| 15-Jan-2027Friday | Full revision: Ch 6 Database Normalization and Data Warehousing; Ch 7 IT Systems Architecture | — | |
| 16-Jan-2027Saturday | Full revision: Ch 8 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | — | |
| 17-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 18-Jan-2027Monday | Full revision: Ch 10 Artificial Intelligence and Automation; Ch 11 Cloud Computing | — | |
| 19-Jan-2027Tuesday | Full revision: Ch 12 Blockchain and Fintech | — | |
| 20-Jan-2027Wednesday | Full revision: Ch 13 Impact of Digital Disruption; Ch 14 IT Risk Management and Security | — | |
| 21-Jan-2027Thursday | Full revision: Ch 15 Cyber Security and Information Security Risks | — | |
| 22-Jan-2027Friday | Full revision: Ch 16 IT General Controls; Ch 17 ICT Role in Risk Management | — | |
| 23-Jan-2027Saturday | Timed ICAP Past Paper 1 + marking and error log | Past Paper | |
| 24-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 25-Jan-2027Monday | Integrated revision: hardest topics, MCQs, written practice and examiner comments | — | |
| 26-Jan-2027Tuesday | Timed ICAP Past Paper 2 + marking and error log | Past Paper | |
| 27-Jan-2027Wednesday | SC E-Learning full syllabus mock + solution analysis | Full Mock | |
| 28-Jan-2027Thursday | Integrated revision: hardest topics, MCQs, written practice and examiner comments | — | |
| 29-Jan-2027Friday | Timed ICAP Past Paper 3 + marking and error log | Past Paper | |
| 30-Jan-2027Saturday | Formula sheets / key standards / statutory provisions + repeated mistakes | — | |
| 31-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — |
SC E-LEARNING
CAF 3 Comprehensive Test Series
Test 1Ch 1 Types of Data and Sources + Ch 2 Data Governance and Management
Test 2Ch 3 Introduction to Data Analytics + Ch 4 Big Data
Test 3Ch 5 Database Management Systems + Ch 6 Database Normalization & Data Warehousing
Test 4Chapter 7 — IT Systems Architecture
Test 5Chapter 8 — Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Test 6Chapter 9 — Emerging Technologies
Test 7Chapter 10 — Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Test 8Ch 11 Cloud Computing + Ch 12 Blockchain and Fintech
Test 9Ch 13 Digital Disruption + Ch 14 IT Risk Management & Security
Test 10Chapter 15 — Cyber Security & Information Security Risks
Test 11Ch 16 IT General Controls + Ch 17 ICT’s Role in Risk Management
Test 12Grid A Data Comprehensive Test — Ch 1 to 6
Test 13Grid B Systems Comprehensive Test — Ch 7 to 13
Test 14Grid C Risks Comprehensive Test — Ch 14 to 17
Test 15Full Book Mock
Mid 1Syllabus will be announced in January 2027
Mid 2Syllabus will be announced in January 2027
Final Preparation Resources
Before the final exam, attempt at least 2–3 past papers in one sitting each under exam conditions, review mistakes and revisit weak areas.