Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA®) in the United States, is the leading global standard for empowering internal audit professionals to excel.

As the only internationally recognized certification in the field, obtaining it is the ideal way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform auditing assignments effectively anywhere in the world.

With this certification, you can enhance your professional credibility, increase job opportunities, and improve your internal auditing skills, with a great chance of significantly increasing your income.

The Body Granting The Certificate

Founded in 1941, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the leading authority on standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance for the internal audit profession worldwide.

Members generally work in internal audit, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

The IIA has more than 245,000 members worldwide, including 70,000 in North America through 150 chapters in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

Members enjoy benefits including national and international professional networking, high-level training, certifications, professional standards, and research, as well as executive development and career opportunities.

IIA North American members also receive free webinars and discounts at premium conferences such as the General Audit Management (GAM) and Ignite conferences, making the IIA an essential partner for professionals and organizations.

The Purpose Of Obtaining The Certificate

This certificate aims to enable internal auditors to excel in the profession and prove professional competence. It also adds to their own businesses, allowing them to work in various industries without exception.

The certificate provides you with a variety of skills necessary for professional practice in the field of internal auditing, including the basics of governance, risk management, and due professional care in addition to internal audit practices, which focus on managing activity, planning, performance and reporting results, and providing you with elements of commercial knowledge related to internal auditing.

Benefits Of Obtaining The Certificate

Consistency of professional competence of employees who obtain it and your commitment to the profession Gain credibility and respect locally and internationally in your field of work. Expand and open more job opportunities and management positions in companies.

Certification gives you a competitive advantage in the job market, giving you the advantage of higher salaries compared to your colleagues.
Improve internal auditor skills, increase knowledge and experience, and communicate with colleagues around the world.

The certification is a global certification that is widely respected by employers around the world, enhancing your professional standing.
Possibility of obtaining associate membership with the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants.

Certification Requirements

Requirements:-

• Passing the Certified Internal Auditor exams within the specified period, which is currently 3 years.
• Work experience varies according to the category. If you have a master’s degree, you need one year, two years if you have a bachelor’s degree, and 5 years if you have a diploma.
• Certificate Requirements:
• Admission Requirements
• Exam confidentiality
• Code of Professional Ethics
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
• In addition to other requirements set by the Professional Certification Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Target group

• Employees in accounting, auditing and internal auditing offices
• Compliance, Governance and Risk Management Professionals
• Students and recent graduates in the field of accounting, finance and auditing
• Financial auditing experts for companies, institutions and the government sector
• All employees in the field of accounting and its various departments.
• Audit experts and control officers in banks, financial institutions and finance companies.
• Financial managers and accountants who want a professional qualification that documents their experience
• Graduates of the faculties of management, economics and commerce.