Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is achieved by passing a rigorous three-part exam. It indicates a dedication to internal auditing and demonstrates credibility in the field. CIAs can pursue more advanced job opportunities than non-certified auditors, management analysts, or reviewers. Internal auditors assess and recommend how an agency’s or company's operations and finances comply with the law, as well as risk, information security, and performance management. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) grants the CIA credential. Just 41% of test-takers passed the exam in 2020, proving the CIA's selective outcomes. Stringent CIA certification requirements can boost a certified internal auditor's credibility, esteem, and advancement in government and commercial entities. The CIA designation is recognized globally.
This live instructor-led CIA exam preparation program can be taken in its three-part entirety over seven Saturday mornings, or as individual parts. The course includes Gleim textbooks and access to practice test banks; or students can take just the instructor-led training without purchasing the Gleim textbooks.
Students should have a basic understanding of internal auditing principles, financial management, and risk assessment. Familiarity with information security and performance management concepts is also beneficial.
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