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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®) |
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Description: |
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The Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation is the only globally accepted
certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which
individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal
auditing field. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational
experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in
any organization or business environment. |
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About the Provider: |
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Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA®) is an
international professional association of more than 150,000 members. Throughout
the world, The IIA® is recognized as the internal audit profession’s leader in
certification, education, research, and technical guidance. It is the internal
audit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader,
chief advocate, and principal educator. Their mission is to provide dynamic
leadership for the profession of internal auditing. |
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The IIA’s CIA Learning System Format |
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This is a comprehensive, self-directed professional development and exam
preparation program.It combines print materials and interactive online learning
software to deliver an effective learning experience |
- Print modules correspond to the four parts of the CIA® exam
- Content includes the entire global CIA® exam syllabus
- Topics presented in a concise, easy-to-understand format
- “My CIA® Review Plan” is a new study tool that will help you
develop a detailed study plan based on your goals, schedule and expertise
- Pre-tests identify which topics require intensive study
- Section-specific tests measure comprehension and ability to
apply concepts. Post-tests gauge knowledge gained and identify areas requiring
further study
- E-flashcards and glossary offer review of key terms
- Progress report tracks activities and scores
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Duration: |
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15 weeks, 81 hours of in-class training, 2 days per week, 3 hours per lecture. |
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Career Paths: |
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Earning the CIA designation is an important accomplishment and a professional
advantage for internal auditors. Firms seeking these internal auditors are
increasingly specifying the CIA® designation as the desired professional
credential and the evidence of professional competence. |
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• Chief Audit Executives
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• Audit Managers/Directors
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• Risk Management Staff |
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Pre-requisites: |
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Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field or its educational equivalent from an
accredited college-level institution. Chartered Accountants may be accepted as
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Professional work experience will not
substitute for an appropriate degree. Full-time university students in their
final year may sit for the exam; however they must complete their education
requirement before they can get certified. For more details about earning the
CIA® designation, please visit www.theiia.org/certification |
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