• The CIA qualification, awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• CIA is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains a standard by which individuals can demonstrate their competence, professionalism and ethics in the field of internal auditing.
CIA is the globally accepted certification for internal auditors & remains a standard by which individuals can demonstrate their competence, & professionalism..
WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY? AND WHO CAN DO?
To register for the certification and take exams, you must hold ONE of the following:
• A degree
• The ACCA Qualification
• Two years post-secondary education (such as A-levels) and two years experience in internal audit
• Four years experience in internal audit
(If you don’t meet the criteria it doesn’t stop you studying towards the CIA – you can take the CIA training programme at any time and then apply once you become eligible.)
Before you can be awarded the CIA designation, you must also have some experience of working in internal audit or a related role. You must hold one of the following:
• A degree and two years experience
• Two years post-secondary education (such as A-levels) and five years’ experience
• Seven years experience
Note:
• Any professional qualification like ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CFC, CFA etc. can give CIA exams.
• CIA Challange Exam for ACCA: ACCA can do CIA by giving one exam internal audit exam offered to ACCA members alongside membership of the IIA. If you are a qualified ACCA, by giving only one exam you can be a CIA(USA). For more details please visit www.accaglobal.com.
WHAT IS THE COURSE STRUCTURE?
CIA Part-I: Internal Audit’s Role in Governance Risk and Control | CIA Part-II: Internal Audit Practice | CIA Part-III: Internal Audit Knowledge Elements |
• Mandatory Guidance (35-45%) • Internal Control Risk (25-35%) • Conducting Internal Audit Engagements Audit Tools and Techniques (25-35%) | • Managing the Internal Audit Function (40-50%) • Managing Individual Engagements (40-50%) • Fraud Risk and Control (5-15%) | • Governance/ Business ethics (5-15%) • Risk Management (10-20%) • Organization Structure (15-25%) • Communication (5-10%) • Management Leadership Principles (10-15%) • IT/Business Continuity (15-25%) • Financial Management (10-20%) • Global Business Environment (0-10%) |
VIDEO GALLERY:
CIA Part I: Internal Audit’s Role in Governance Risk and Control (Review this course)
Mandatory Guidance Independence, Objectivity & due care
Independence, Objectivity and Due care
Control Frameworks and Fraud
Control: Types and Techniques
Sampling Data Gathering & Data Analysis
Reporting, Work Papers and Evidence
Practice Session
Practice Session
CIA Part II: Internal Audit Practice (Review this course)
Engagement Information, Internal Audit Ethics
Fraud Investigation
Conducting Assurance Engagements, Compliance, Consulting and Other Engagements
Information Technology
Engagement Tools Statistical & Others
CIA Part III: Internal Audit Knowledge Elements (Review this course)
Business Processes & Managing Business Resources
Regulatory, Legal and Economic Issues
IT Controls, Networks and Business Applications
WHAT ARE THE EXAM INFORMATION?
CIA Part-I: Internal Audit’s Role in Governance Risk and Control | CIA Part-II: Internal Audit Practice | CIA Part-III: Internal Audit Knowledge Elements | |
EXAM FORMAT: | 125 Multiple Choice Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions |
CIA Exam Passing Score: Out of the range of 250 to 750, the passing score is 600. | |||
EXAM DURATION: | 2.5 Hours Offered as a CBT (Computer Based Testing) | 2 Hours Offered as a CBT (Computer Based Testing) | 2 Hours Offered as a CBT (Computer Based Testing) |
EXAM DATES: | Candidates can sit for the CIA Exam throughout the year. | Candidates can sit for the CIA Exam throughout the year. | Candidates can sit for the CIA Exam throughout the year. |
WHAT ARE THE EXAM FEES?
| Member | Non-Member |
---|---|---|
Application Fee | USD 115 | USD 230 |
Exam Registration Fee For Part 1 | USD 295 | USD 495 |
Exam Registration Fee For Part 2 | USD 265 | USD 395 |
Exam Registration Fee For Part 3 | USD 265 | USD 395 |
Rescheduling Fee | USD 75 | USD 75 |
WHAT IS THE EXAM LOCATION?
Exams are administered through the worldwide network of Pearson Vue Testing Centers and are available in accordance with local customs. To locate a Testing Center and to schedule exam appointments, visit www.pearsonvue.com
DO YOU GET A CERTIFICATE?
You will get a certificate of completion, which is highly reputed and accepted by employers.