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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Sameer Medhekar (Student) (4140 Points)

21 January 2009

What is Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)?

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Sameer Medhekar (Student) (4140 Points)
Replied 21 January 2009

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.

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Sameer Medhekar (Student) (4140 Points)
Replied 21 January 2009

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

Sameer Medhekar (Student) (4140 Points)
Replied 21 January 2009

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.

Sameer Medhekar (Student) (4140 Points)
Replied 21 January 2009

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

Sameer Medhekar (Student) (4140 Points)
Replied 21 January 2009

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

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kamal (audit) (22 Points)
Replied 24 March 2009

Thanks Folk!!!

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

Aakansha (CA Final student(New Course)) (86 Points)
Replied 04 May 2009

thanx 4 d info.

M.SHUJA UDDIN SIDDIQUI (Deputy Accounts Manager Fin. & Acc. Department) (22 Points)
Replied 01 June 2009

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