Introduction
The CIA is a certification and professional development programme offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors, US for auditors who wish to enhance their competency and professionalism required in the field of Internal Auditing. The demand for the CIA professionals is high, given the amendment of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance that requires all listed companies on Bursa Malaysia to set up their respective internal audit functions. Also, there is a need to constantly meet the global professional standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Candidates for a CIA Certification
* All auditing professionals from the Chief Audit Executive to audit staff
* Risk management staff
* Accounting and finance professionals
* Audit committee members
* Fresh graduates
* Any person interested in acquiring internal auditing skills
Benefits of the CIA for Individuals and Organisations
For Individual
* Acquire and enhance your knowledge of best internal audit practices.
* Develop your proficiency, expertise and professionalism in internal audit.
* Boost your career prospects as CIA is a globally-recognized qualification.
* Distinguish yourself from your peers.
* Expand your career to other professions.
* Be associated with the only globally accepted designation in internal audit.
For Organizations
* CIA-designated IA is a valuable resource to executive management and boards of directors in accomplishing overall goals and objectives.
* Recognition and assurance of the competency and professionalism of internal auditors.
* Help to retain valuable employees with a formal, specific career progression.
Course Outline
The CIA courses is offered in four parts, as follows:
(1) Part 1 - The Internal Audit (IA) Activity's Role in Governance, Risk, and Control
(2) Part 2 - Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
(3) Part 3 - Business Analysis and Information Technology
(4) Part 4 - Business Management Skills
Examination Format
There is one exam per part, with each consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are given two hours and forth-five minutes to complete each part of the exam which is administered by computer-based testing (CBT). The exam can be taken in any sequential order of parts.
Entry Requirements
The CIA candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA or their equivalent.
Candidates with CA (ICAEW), ACCA/FCCA (ACCA), CPA (MACPA) or their equivalent will receive the CIA Professional Recognition Credit (PRC). On passing Parts 1, 2 and 3, they will have satisfied the exam requirement for the CIA.
CIA Preparatory Workshops at Sunway-TES
In Sunway-TES, CIA students are given the opportunity to study the CIA exam materials in a structured manner. They are guided by a team of highly qualified CIA trainers who will not only help the candidates to pass the exams required for certification, but expose students to the best internal audit practices and global standards.
Contact Details
To find out more about the CIA qualification, contact Sunway-TES at (03) 7491 8622 ext. 3309 (Juliana Adam) or ext. 3734 (Alex Lee), or email enquiries to
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