CAF 8 Study & Revision Plan
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CAF-8 • AUDIT AND ASSURANCE ESSENTIALS
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: Meaning/objective of audit, stewardship, accountability and true & fair view | — | |
| 21-Oct-2026Wednesday | Chapter 1: Statutory audit framework, appointment/removal/remuneration of auditors | — | |
| 22-Oct-2026Thursday | Chapter 1: Qualification/disqualification, rights and duties of auditors | — | |
| 23-Oct-2026Friday | Chapter 1: ISAs, professional skepticism, advantages and limitations of audit | — | |
| 24-Oct-2026Saturday | SC E-Learning Test 1 – Chapter 1 | Test 1 | |
| 25-Oct-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 26-Oct-2026Monday | Chapter 2: ISA 210 preconditions and agreeing terms of engagement | — | |
| 27-Oct-2026Tuesday | Chapter 2: Engagement letter contents and recurring audits | — | |
| 28-Oct-2026Wednesday | Chapter 2: ISA 220 quality management and engagement partner responsibilities | — | |
| 29-Oct-2026Thursday | Chapter 2: Written practice and chapter review | — | |
| 30-Oct-2026Friday | SC E-Learning Test 2 – Chapter 2 | Test 2 | |
| 31-Oct-2026Saturday | Chapter 3: Planning an audit, overall audit strategy and audit plan | — | |
| 01-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 02-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 3: Understanding entity, environment, internal control and assertions | — | |
| 03-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 3: Materiality and performance materiality | — | |
| 04-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 3: Audit risk model, inherent risk, control risk and detection risk | — | |
| 05-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 3: Responses to assessed risks and fraud risk | — | |
| 06-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 3: Not-for-profit audit areas and practice questions | — | |
| 07-Nov-2026Saturday | Chapter 3: Materiality/risk calculations and written answer practice | — | |
| 08-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 09-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 3: Full chapter quick revision | — | |
| 10-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 3: Past paper questions and weak-area correction | — | |
| 11-Nov-2026Wednesday | SC E-Learning Test 3 – Chapter 3 | Test 3 | |
| 12-Nov-2026Thursday | Review Test 3 and correct weak areas | — | |
| 13-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 4: Audit evidence, sufficiency and appropriateness | — | |
| 14-Nov-2026Saturday | Chapter 4: Audit procedures, documentation and sampling basics | — | |
| 15-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 16-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 4: Sampling risk, methods and practice questions | — | |
| 17-Nov-2026Tuesday | SC E-Learning Test 4 – Chapter 4 | Test 4 | |
| 18-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 5: Information system, control activities and monitoring controls | — | |
| 19-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 5: Documenting systems, walkthroughs and control deficiencies | — | |
| 20-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 5: Internal control case practice and chapter review | — | |
| 21-Nov-2026Saturday | SC E-Learning Test 5 – Chapter 5 | Test 5 | |
| 22-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 23-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 6: Tests of controls – purpose, nature, timing and extent | — | |
| 24-Nov-2026Tuesday | Chapter 6: Sales/receivables and purchases/payables control testing | — | |
| 25-Nov-2026Wednesday | Chapter 6: Payroll, inventory and bank/cash controls testing | — | |
| 26-Nov-2026Thursday | Chapter 6: IT controls and documentation of test results | — | |
| 27-Nov-2026Friday | Chapter 6: Control testing scenarios and practice questions | — | |
| 28-Nov-2026Saturday | SC E-Learning Test 6 – Chapter 6 | Test 6 | |
| 29-Nov-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 30-Nov-2026Monday | Chapter 7: Introduction to substantive procedures and assertions | — | |
| 01-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 7: Substantive procedure writing practice | — | |
| 02-Dec-2026Wednesday | SC E-Learning Test 7 – Chapter 7 | Test 7 | |
| 03-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 8: Substantive procedures for non-current assets | — | |
| 04-Dec-2026Friday | Chapter 8: Additions, disposals, depreciation and impairment testing | — | |
| 05-Dec-2026Saturday | Chapter 8: NCA scenario practice and audit procedures | — | |
| 06-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 07-Dec-2026Monday | SC E-Learning Test 8 – Chapter 8 | Test 8 | |
| 08-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 9: Substantive procedures for current assets – inventory | — | |
| 09-Dec-2026Wednesday | Chapter 9: Receivables, cash/bank and cut-off procedures | — | |
| 10-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 10: Substantive procedures for liabilities, provisions and expenses | — | |
| 11-Dec-2026Friday | Chapters 9 & 10: Combined substantive procedures practice | — | |
| 12-Dec-2026Saturday | SC E-Learning Test 9 – Chapters 9 & 10 | Test 9 | |
| 13-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 14-Dec-2026Monday | Chapter 11: Related party transactions – identification and disclosure | — | |
| 15-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 11: Audit procedures for related parties and scenario practice | — | |
| 16-Dec-2026Wednesday | SC E-Learning Test 10 – Chapter 11 | Test 10 | |
| 17-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 12: Reliance on internal auditors and experts | — | |
| 18-Dec-2026Friday | Chapter 12: Service organisations, group/reliance issues and documentation | — | |
| 19-Dec-2026Saturday | Chapter 12: Practice questions and chapter review | — | |
| 20-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 21-Dec-2026Monday | SC E-Learning Test 11 – Chapter 12 | Test 11 | |
| 22-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 13: Professional ethics, fundamental principles and threats | — | |
| 23-Dec-2026Wednesday | Chapter 13: Safeguards, conflicts of interest and confidentiality | — | |
| 24-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 13: Ethical scenarios and written answer templates | — | |
| 25-Dec-2026Friday | Chapter 13: Practice questions and chapter review | — | |
| 26-Dec-2026Saturday | SC E-Learning Test 12 – Chapter 13 | Test 12 | |
| 27-Dec-2026Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 28-Dec-2026Monday | Chapter 14: Audit finalisation – reporting basics and audit opinions | — | |
| 29-Dec-2026Tuesday | Chapter 14: Modified opinions, emphasis of matter and other matter paragraphs | — | |
| 30-Dec-2026Wednesday | Chapter 14: Key reporting cases and report drafting practice | — | |
| 31-Dec-2026Thursday | Chapter 14: Subsequent events and going concern reporting matters | — | |
| 01-Jan-2027Friday | Chapter 14: Practice questions and chapter review | — | |
| 02-Jan-2027Saturday | SC E-Learning Test 13 – Chapter 14 | Test 13 | |
| 03-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 04-Jan-2027Monday | Chapter 15: Written representations and final analytical procedures | — | |
| 05-Jan-2027Tuesday | Chapter 16: Review engagements and assurance engagements | — | |
| 06-Jan-2027Wednesday | Chapter 16: Sustainability assurance engagements and reporting practice | — | |
| 07-Jan-2027Thursday | Chapters 15 & 16: Combined practice and chapter review | — | |
| 08-Jan-2027Friday | SC E-Learning Test 14 – Chapters 15 & 16 | Test 14 | |
| 09-Jan-2027Saturday | Past Paper 1 in exam conditions + review mistakes | Past Paper | |
| 10-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 11-Jan-2027Monday | Full revision: Ch 1 Concept and Need for Audit | — | |
| 12-Jan-2027Tuesday | Full revision: Ch 2 Obtaining an Engagement | — | |
| 13-Jan-2027Wednesday | Full revision: Ch 3 Planning and Risk Assessment; Ch 4 Evidence and Sampling | — | |
| 14-Jan-2027Thursday | Full revision: Ch 5 Internal Control | — | |
| 15-Jan-2027Friday | Full revision: Ch 6 Tests of Controls | — | |
| 16-Jan-2027Saturday | Full revision: Ch 7 Introduction to Substantive Procedures; Ch 8 Substantive Procedures Non-current Assets | — | |
| 17-Jan-2027Sunday | SELF REVISION / BACKLOG COVER | — | |
| 18-Jan-2027Monday | Full revision: Ch 10 Substantive Procedures Other Areas | — | |
| 19-Jan-2027Tuesday | Full revision: Ch 11 Related Party Transactions; Ch 12 Reliance on Others | — | |
| 20-Jan-2027Wednesday | Full revision: Ch 13 Professional Ethics | — | |
| 21-Jan-2027Thursday | Full revision: Ch 14 Audit Finalisation Reporting | — | |
| 22-Jan-2027Friday | Full revision: Ch 15 Audit Finalisation Final Evaluation; Ch 16 Review and Assurance Engagements | — | |
| 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 8 Comprehensive Test Series
Test 1Chapter 1 — Concept and Need for Assurance
Test 2Chapter 2 — Obtaining an Engagement
Test 3Chapter 3 — Planning and Risk Assessment
Test 4Chapter 4 — Evidence and Sampling
Test 5Chapter 5 — Internal Control
Test 6Chapter 6 — Tests of Controls
Test 7Chapter 7 — Introduction to Substantive Procedures
Test 8Chapter 8 — Substantive Procedures: Non-current Assets
Test 9Chapters 9 & 10 — Current Assets + Other Areas
Test 10Chapter 11 — Related Party Transactions
Test 11Chapter 12 — Reliance on Others
Test 12Chapter 13 — Professional Ethics and Codes of Conduct
Test 13Chapter 14 — Audit Finalisation: Reporting
Test 14Chapters 15 & 16 — Final Evaluation + Review and Sustainability Assurance Engagements
Mid 1Chapters 1 to 8
Mid 2Chapters 9 to 16
Test 17Mock — Full Book
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.