The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism. Candidates complete the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in organization and business environments.
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CIA Part 1: The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk and Control
CIA Part 2: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
CIA Part 3: Business Analysis and Information Technology
CIA Part 4: Business Management Skills
Who Should Attend?
Chief audit executives, audit managers, audit staff, risk managers, finance and accounting students and professionals seeking a better understanding of internal auditing.
CIA® Exam Eligibility
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college-level institution. Full-time undergraduate students in their senior year may sit for the exam. Professionals holding qualified certifications may receive professional recognition credit for Part IV of the CIA® exam. Educators may be eligible to have exam fees waived.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to confirm they meet the examination qualifications and eligibility requirements with Institute of Internal Auditors www.theiia.org prior to enrolling in this course. NIU Outreach is a provider of the IIA’s CIA Review Learning System® prep course but assumes no responsibility or authority for the eligibility, application and admission of candidates, examination processes and award of credentials.
About the CIA® Exam
The internal audit function is an effective assurance and consulting function designed to evaluate and improve effective risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditors have obtained prominent status in most corporations and CPA firms. In addition, internal audit has proved to be an effective training ground for potential managers.
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Visit the Institute of Internal Auditors web site for more exam information.
If you are currently unemployed and receiving benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, you may qualify for WIA funding for this program. For more information visit www.wia.niu.edu.
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