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Certified Internal Auditor
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Why is the CIA® certification important for you? Have the professional ability to efficiently control, identify risks, and examine remedies with respect to current practice of internal auditing. Understand the 21st century management principles. The worldwide recognition of the CIA designation allows members the opportunity to practice globally in the field of internal auditing. Upward movement in the internal auditing profession. Being distinguished from other candidates competing for the same job. Access to more and higher paying jobs. Personal satisfaction for attaining a recognized and prestigious measure of competency. Professional and social status.
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About the CIA® Certification. Certified Internal Auditor – CIA is a designation sponsored by the Institute of Internal Auditors – IIA. To date, the Institute has certified more than 50,000 qualified internal auditing professionals around the world. The IIA certification program has been developed for the purpose of granting professional recognition to those having mastery over that body of knowledge. Mastery is determined by successful completion of CIA. The designation of the CIA has reflected, for more than 25 years, competence in the principles and practices of internal auditing and has served as the only internationally accepted designation for internal auditors. Attaining the CIA designation outwardly indicates your achievement and commitment to the profession. Furthermore, it offers you additional expertise and thorough knowledge of operations; The CIA is a valuable resource to executive management and boards of directors in accomplishing overall goals and objectives. The CIA designation makes a world of difference no matter where you choose to practice internal auditing.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of financial and operating controls. Testing for compliance with company plans, policies, and procedures. Determining the extent to which company assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss or damage. Evaluating the reliability of management data generated within the organization. Measuring the effectiveness of company performance. Review the economical and efficient use of resources. Furnishes top management with analysis, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, and information concerning the activities reviewed. Establishes operational goals and objectives. Encompasses financial activities and operations including: Systems, Production, Engineering, Marketing, Human Resources
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Career Opportunities in the field of Internal Auditing: Currently, firms seeking internal auditors are increasingly specifying the CIA designation as the desired professional credential and the evidence of professional competence. Those firms are but not limited to sectors such as:
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CIA® Examination and Eligibility Requirements
Contact us for free eligibility assessment CIA Exam Requirements CIA Certification Requirements The candidate must meet ONE of the below requirements in The candidate may sit for the exam prior to satisfying the order to be eligible to sit for CIA exam: Certification Requirements, but will not be certified until the • Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an following have been met: accredited College‐level institution or • Should pass the four parts of the exam. • Be a full‐time undergraduate degree student in his/her • Has completed a minimum of 2 years experience in internal senior year completing more than 90 percent of the auditing or its equivalent. Either a Master’s degree or work academic requirements needed for a degree (in the experience in related business professions (such as United States, approximately 120 semester hours or 180 accounting, law, or finance) can substitute for one‐year quarter hours of degree credits at an accredited college‐ experience. level institution) or • Must have his/her work experience verified by a CIA or the • Hold an International Professional Designation approved candidate's supervisor. by the board of Regents that may be accepted as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. CIA® Exam Content Part I – The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Part II – Conducting the Internal Audit Governance, Risk and Control Engagement • Comply with the IIA's Attribute Standards (15‐25%) • Conduct Engagements (25‐35%) • Establish a Risk‐based Plan to Determine the Priorities of • Conduct Specific Engagements (25‐35%) the Internal Audit (15‐25%) • Monitor Engagement Outcomes (5‐15%) • Understand the Internal Audit Activity's Role in • Fraud Knowledge Elements (5‐15%) Organizational Governance (10‐20%) • Engagement Tools (15‐25%) • Perform Other Internal Audit Roles and Responsibilities (0‐ 10%) 3 Hours – 100 MCQs • Governance, Risk, and Control Knowledge Elements (15‐ 25%) • Plan Engagements (10‐25%) 3 Hours – 100 MCQs Part III – Business Analysis and Information Technology Part IV – Business Management Skills
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Business Processes (15‐25%) Financial Accounting and Finance (15‐25%) Managerial Accounting (10‐20%) Regulatory, Legal, and Economics (5‐15%) Information Technology (30‐40%)
3 Hours – 100 MCQs
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Strategic Management (20‐30%) Global Business Environments (15‐25%) Organizational Behavior (15‐25%) Management Skills (20‐30%) Negotiating (5‐15%)
3 Hours – 100 MCQs
CIA Exam Registration Process
In order to register for the CIA exam, you need to go to the IIA website by clicking the following link http://www.theiia.org/certification/certified‐internal‐auditor/ and download the Candidate Handbook. It will offer you all the necessary information and give you step by step directions on what you need to do.
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CIA® Live Course Fee Course fee includes CASH PLAN • GLEIM’s Original Books All 4 Parts SAR. 8, 600.00 Payment Terms: • Test Preparation CD Rom All 4 Parts SAR. 4, 000.00 at Registration SAR. 4, 600.00 at the start of the class • Audio CDs All 4 Parts • Gleim Online Access • Live Classes INSTALLMENT PLAN • Weekly analysis of completed work and quiz SAR. 10, 320.00 • Online Chat and Special forum Payment Terms: • GLEIM Special Book Bag (made in USA) SAR. 4, 000.00 at Registration 3 EMI of SAR. 2, 107.00 • Receive a guarantee to pass the CIA exams* FEE PAYABLE TO IIA® The CIA examination is available year‐round and will be administered through the worldwide network of Pearson VUE Testing Centers. CIA Exam IIA Members Non‐members Students & Professors Application Fee US $60 US $75 US $30 Part I US $130 US $160 US $85 Part II US $130 US $160 US $85 Part III US $130 US $160 US $85 Part IV US $130 US $160 US $85 Professional Recognition Credit US $130 US $160 US $85 Mind Merge, Inc. Novotel Buiness Park | Tower 2 | Floor 3 Khobar EXPWY Tel: (03) 8 858 8362 Ext: 4 | Fax: (03) 858 7267 www.mindmergeinc.com | www.gleim.com