CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

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.

The CIA examination is authored, administered and accredited by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), an international professional association that is recognized worldwide as the Internal Audit profession’s leader in certification, education, research and technological guidance.

Florida Atlantic University is proud to offer a comprehensive instructor-led program based on the IIA’s CIA Learning System in partnership with the IIA and its Palm Beach County Chapter.

Florida Atlantic University’s CIA® program prepares qualified students for the CIA Certification from the IIA. The program follows the IIA’s recommended curriculum and is based on the CIA Learning System*. 

The CIA exam is highly sought after not only by potential auditors, but also by executives, risk managers, security specialists and process improvement professionals.  When professionals successfully pass the CIA certification exam, they expand their career options and potential.

 The CIA certification has received widespread recognition as a prestigious certification with the following benefits:

• The CIA certification demonstrates that an individual understands and is able to apply leading practices related to:
• Auditing
• Business strategy
• Governance
• Risk management
• Process Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Analysis

…all of which are critical skills needed in order to meet today’s challenging business environments.

• The CIA is the only globally recognized certification for Internal Auditors which allows CIAs to work in a variety of environments, industries, and international jurisdictions.
• Individuals with the CIA earn an average of $38,000 more annually than those without the certification.
• Course attendees will have access to top experts in the field, including leaders from both the IIA Palm Beach and IIA Miami chapters.