Pathway to a Certified Internal Auditor - Level 1
What you'll learn
- • Improve their knowledge of best practices in the audit industry
- • Validate their proficiency and skills in audit
- • Differentiate themselves from their peers and create a unique advantage for themselves
- • Set the precedence for continued improvement and advancement
- • Recognize and apply the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- • Become a more competent professional who is knowledgeable in organizational governance
Requirements
- To be approved into the CIA program, the candidate must either: • Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or • Hold an active Internal Audit Practitioner designation, or • Possess five years of Internal Audit experience, or • Be an active student in your final year of college, or * Although you are still able to take the CIA exams and your certification will not be awarded until your degree is completed and all program requirements met.
- Basic knowledge of Audting practices and protocols
Description
The CIA certification offered by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the only internal auditor certification recognized around the world
Professionals with the CIA certification have an advantage compared to non-certified individuals in the job market, and usually have higher pay and increased job security. According to IIA reports.
The demand for internal auditors is also growing due to many organizations placing a higher emphasis on controls and needing experts in corporate governance, risk management, and internal control. An increase in governmental regulations and reporting requirements and shareholders’ concern over corporate governance are also fueling an increased demand for Internal Auditors.
Over the course of their career, a CIA is also more likely to get promoted to positions such as audit manager, risk manager, and senior internal auditor than non-certified colleagues. Individuals with the CIA certification can even move up to executive roles such as chief financial officer, finance director, chief audit executive, or vice president of Internal Audit..
This CIA course for Level 1 covers multiple competencies expected from Internal Audit professionals including IPPF elements such as the Mission of Internal Audit and Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, assurance and consulting engagements, disclosure of conformance and nonconformance combined with a detailed coverage of Governance, Risk Management, and Control.
This course will help you get on the path to the CIA certification and become the credible, trusted Auditing expert that individuals and organizations can depend upon for their auditing and risk management requirements.
Who this course is for:
- This Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Course would be suitable for individuals in the following fields: • Internal Audit • Quality Assurance • Risk Management • Audit/Assessment • Compliance • Finance • External Audit • Internal Control • Students pursuing Accounting & Auditing
- Individuals willing to embark upon the Internal Audit career path
Instructor
Experienced C level executive with multiple degrees from Harvard, Bentley and Boston University. Have a proven track record of establishing cross functional partnerships to deliver stellar results.
Agile global strategic leader driving operations within investments, finance, portfolio management, business development and analytics in premier organizations including Fortune 500. Accountable for multi-million dollar budgets and allocating resources to exceed revenue and profit.
Particularly adept at streamlining, reorganizing and leading large global teams productively
Strong forecasting competence along with the ability to predict, set goals and manage risk. Ability to interpret & disseminate the impact of new laws & regulations.
Developing a creative process, motivating and empowering team members, refining corporate plans and managing multiple projects.
Analyzing operational performance across an organization. Comprehensive knowledge of business principles combined with an entrepreneurial mindset
Specialties: E-Commerce post-grad with award winning history as an analyst, account & project manager.
Competence in risk management, investment account resource & conflict resolution.
A multi-tasking professional with a solid portfolio of hands on accomplishment in the fields of management, return-on-investment modeling, and marketing methodologies.
Strong planning, financial impact analysis, leadership & collaborative management skills.
Sophisticated knowledge of auditing practices & protocols.