Certified Internal Auditor

The CIA qualification, awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). CIA is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains a standard by which individuals can demonstrate their competence, professionalism and ethics in the field of internal auditing.

Eligibility?

To register for the certification and take exams, you must hold ONE of the following:

• A degree

• The ACCA Qualification

• Two years post-secondary education (such as A-levels) and two years experience in internal audit

• Four years experience in internal audit

If you don’t meet the criteria it doesn’t stop you studying towards the CIA – you can take the CIA training programme at any time and then apply once you become eligible.

Before you can be awarded the CIA designation, you must also have some experience of working in internal audit or a related role.

You must hold one of the following:

• A degree and two years experience

• Two years post-secondary education (such as A-levels) and five years’ experience

• Seven years experience