ABOUT:
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®) credential is the only globally recognized designation for internal auditors, established to enhance career advancement and professional credibility. Since its inception in 1974, the CIA® certification has set the gold standard in internal audit practice, reflecting a high level of competence and ethical standards.
CERTIFICATION BODY:
The CIA® certification is awarded by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), a global professional association dedicated to advancing the practice of internal auditing. The IIA, with over 200,000 members in 170+ countries, is renowned for its commitment to high professional standards and continuous professional development.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand Key Technological Advances: Gain insights into technological advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data visualization.
- Analyze and Maximize Assurance: Learn to analyze data effectively to enhance audit assurance.
- Enhance Presentation Skills: Practice techniques to present audit findings and data clearly.
- Improve Testing and Reporting: Speed up the audit testing and reporting processes.
- Transform Audit Products: Utilize simple yet effective data visualization techniques to improve internal audit outputs.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Structure: The CIA® program consists of three parts, each focusing on different aspects of internal auditing.
- Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing
- Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing
- Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing
- Format: Multiple-choice questions and essay questions, varying by exam part.
- Scheduling: Exams can be taken at Pearson VUE test centers or online, depending on availability and geographic location.
RE-CERTIFICATION:
- Annual Renewal: CIAs must renew their certification yearly.
- Continuing Education: Requires completing CPE credits.
- Self-Certification: CIAs self-report CPE hours.
- Ethics Adherence: Compliance with IIA’s Code of Ethics.
- Renewal Deadline: Certification renewal forms due by December 31st.
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Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- Introduction to Technological Advances in Data Analytics3
- Big Data: Risks and Opportunities3
- Artificial Intelligence in Internal Audit3
- Data Analytics Techniques for Auditors3
- Data Visualization for Effective Reporting3
- Cybersecurity and Data Management3
- Transforming Internal Audit with Emerging Technologies3
- Hands-On Practice and Case Studies3
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher, or in final year of undergraduate studies.
- Experience: Minimum one to five years of internal audit experience based on education level.
- Professional Conduct: Adherence to The IIA's Code of Ethics.
Target audiences
- Chief Audit Executives
- Heads of Internal Audit
- Directors of Internal Audit
- Senior Audit Managers
- Senior Internal Auditors
- Internal Auditors
- Professionals working closely with internal audit