CIA - USA

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a certification programme offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors-USA. In India, IIA India manages the programme. CIA programme helps candidates to gain professional knowledge in internal audit.

Unlike MBA, executive MBA, distance MBA, B.E/B.Tech or any other national level exams, there is no specific entrance exams since it is a certification programme.

The certification module is divided into three parts-I,II and III. Part I of CIA programme focuses on essentials of Internal Auditing. Part II includes practice of Internal Auditing. Part III includes business knowledge for Internal Auditing. Certificate will be provided to candidates only if they complete all the examinations successfully.

Upon completing the course, candidates find opportunities in public and private companies, non-profit organisations etc. Candidates are offered profiles of internal auditor, internal auditing manager, chief internal auditor, quality assurance manager etc. The average salary offered to CIA candidates ranges between Rs 4 lakh to Rs 9 lakh per annum.

CIA syllabus is different for each part of exam. The syllabus serves as a guide to help candidates identify the content based on which they will be tested in the exam.

Certified Internal Auditors are now in high demand because they contribute to key business functions including corporate governance, risk management, internal control, fraud detection and prevention, operations etc. Candidates with CIA can become internal auditor, internal auditing manager, auditor, chief internal auditor, quality assurance manager, internal audit director and auditing manager.

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation will help you demonstrate you are a true expert that understands these needs. Certified Internal Auditors (CIA’s) play a key role in enhancing control environments within entities and managing risks that entities’ face for the achievement of objectives by providing assurance and consultancy services on governance, risk management and control activities of an entity.