Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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 CIA: Certified Internal Auditor (Newbies)

 

 

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. The IIA will be offering the CIA Challenge Exam for members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants on November 15, 2007.
 
The Institute of Internal Auditors-India (IIA-India) is affiliated to its parent body, The Institute of Internal Auditors, USA (IIA-Inc). To enhance professionalism amongst its members, IIA-India has brought to India, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination conducted by the IIA-Inc at a global level.

 Benefits of CIA

 
Individuals who pursue the CIA title earn one of the most prestigious professional qualifications in the world and have, amongst others, the following advantages:
  • High quality training in all aspects of internal audit
  • A prestigious international qualification
  • Desirability as an employee
  • Confirmation of your potential to reach the top

Additionally, companies and other employers who sponsor their employees to pursue the CIA qualification have the following advantages:

  • A total training program specific to the profession
  • Well qualified, motivated staff
  • Increased competitive advantage
  • Desirability as an employer
  • Prestige in the market
  • Cost effective training

 CIA Exam Eligibilty

The IIA will accept student candidates into the CIA program who are: (1) enrolled as a senior in an undergraduate program or as a graduate student; (2) full-time students as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled (a minimum of 12 semester hours or its equivalent is required for undergraduate students and nine semester hours for graduate students); and (3) register for and take the CIA exam while enrolled in school.

In India :

  • A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college- level institution (CA, CS and ICWA degrees qualify).
  • Character reference from a responsible person such as supervisor, manager, educator or a CIA.
  • 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent. This can also be completed along with the examinations.

 About CIA Exam

The Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) exam tests a candidate's knowledge of current internal auditing practices and understanding of internal audit issues, risks and remedies. The exam is offered in four parts, each part consisting of 125 multiple-choice questions.

Parts I, II, and III are considered the core global syllabus of the CIA exam - offering a strong focus on corporate governance and risk issues and exhibiting alignment with The IIA's Professional Practices Framework. Part IV of the CIA exam is designed for modification for regional and audit specialization testing. Hence, The IIA offers Professional Recognition Credit for Part IV (PRC-IV) for qualified professional certifications.

  • Part I - The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk, and Control
  • Part II - Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
  • Part III - Business Analysis and Information Technology
  • Part IV - Business Management Skills

 

 CIA Registration

Those international candidates seeking to take a the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) exam in the following countries must contact their local country representative: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Chinese Taiwan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey.All other CIA candidates must complete and submit the following forms to The IIA electronically, by e-mail, fax, or mail, along with the appropriate fees and other required documentation. Click below to get information and forms;

CIA Exam locations and codes in India: 186 – Bangalore; 686 – Chennai; 687 – Kolkata; 078 - Mumbai (Bombay); 115 - New Delhi; 685 - Pune

Thanks Folk!!!

Do you have any idea about the coahing Classes (in chennai) for CIA  Exams?

thanx 4 d info.

Dear Sir,

I'm from Karachi, pakistan and I have intrest in CIA registration, My short Bio-Data as follows, and Please confirm me that I'm eligable for registration and exam or not.

I'm commerce gradute from Karachi University.

Completed Aritical ship of CA but exam not qualify.

I'm working in a Geman Multinational Organization in Finance Department last 18 years.

Thank You,

Bestregards

 

Dear Sir,

I'm from Chennai and I have intrest in CIA registration,  Please confirm me that I'm eligable for registration and exam or not.

I'm commerce gradute from Madras University.

Completed Aritical ship of CA & completed Inter Exam.

Thank You

 

Hi there, please, do you have any idea from where we can download (get somehow) material to study for the CIA (mainly part III)?

Kind regards.

i have completed MBA in finance and also CS only 5 month training is left to get membership from ICSI,i am interested to join CIA.

is it beneficial for me along with CS?

please suggest me aboput CIA,and Job opportunity with CS & CIA.

please also mail me at:azeemtariqk @ gmail.com

9200675765

9201031325

i am commerce graduate student can i eligible for CIA .  i am from mumbai


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