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Certified Internal Auditor - Part 1&2

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Course Overview

The IIA’s CIA Learning System Program is designed to expand your internal audit knowledge, build confidence for addressing today’s internal audit challenges, and prepare you for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam. The program, consisting of three courses, utilizes The Institute of Internal Auditors CIA Learning System. This certificate program will provide you with an in-depth review of the global CIA exam syllabus and materials included in The IIA’s CIA Learning System.
The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a premier quality CIA review course designed to meet the unique needs of busy internal audit professionals. Developed under the guidance of CIA certified subject matter experts, this program will provide you with the tools necessary to successfully prepare for the CIA exam in the time frame that best suits you.

Key Takeaways

1
Build a solid foundation.
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Increase your earning potential by as much as 40%.
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Significant opportunity in career growth.
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Improve your internal audit skills and knowledge.
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Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession.

The Institute of Internal Auditors
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Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

Course Outline

PART 1 – INTERNAL AUDIT BASICS
 I. Mandatory Guidance

A. Definition of Internal Auditing
Define purpose, authority, and responsibility of the internal audit activity
B. Code of Ethics
Abide by and promote compliance with The IIA Code of Ethics
C. International Standards
1. Comply with The IIA’s Attribute Standards
2. Maintain independence and objectivity
Foster Independence
Foster Objectivity
3. Determine if the required knowledge, skills, and competencies are available
4. Develop and/or procure necessary knowledge, skills and competencies collectively required by the internal audit activity
5. Exercise due professional care
6. Promote continuing professional development
7. Promote quality assurance and improvement of the internal audit activity

II. Internal Control / Risk Awareness Level (A)

A. Types of Controls (e.g., preventive, detective, input, output, etc.)
B. Management Control Techniques
C. Internal Control Framework Characteristics and Use (e.g., COSO, Cadbury)
Develop and implement an organization-wide risk and control framework
D. Alternative Control Frameworks
E. Risk Vocabulary and Concepts
F. Fraud Risk Awareness
1. Types of fraud
2. Fraud red flags

III. Conducting Internal Audit Engagements – Audit Tools and Techniques

A. Data Gathering (Collect and analyze data on proposed engagements)
B. Data Analysis and Interpretation
C. Data Reporting
D. Documentation / Work Papers
E. Process Mapping, Including Flowcharting
F. Evaluate Relevance, Sufficiency, and Competence of Evidence

PART 2 – INTERNAL AUDIT PRACTICE
I. Managing the Internal Audit Function

A. Strategic Role of Internal Audit
B. Operational Role of IA
C. Establish Risk-Based IA Plan

 

II. Managing Individual Engagements

A. Plan Engagements
B. Supervise Engagement
C. Communicate Engagement Results
D. Monitor Engagement Outcomes

III. Fraud Risks and Controls

A. Consider the potential for fraud risks and identify common types of fraud associated with the engagement area during the engagement planning process
B. Determine if fraud risks require special consideration when conducting an engagement
C. Determine if any suspected fraud merits investigation
D. Complete a process review to improve controls to prevent fraud and recommend changes
E. Employ audit tests to detect fraud
F. Support a culture of fraud awareness, and encourage the reporting of improprieties
G. Forensic auditing – Awareness Level (A)
H. Evaluate Relevance, Sufficiency, and Competence of Evidence

Who Should Attend?

This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a professional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including:
→ Chief audit executives,
→ Audit managers
→ Audit staff
→ Risk management staff

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