The Certified Internal Auditor Course

The Certified Internal Auditor Course comprises of three parts:

Part 1 – Internal Audit Basics

125 questions | 2.5 Hours (150 minutes)

• The CIA exam Part 1 topics tested include aspects of mandatory guidance from the IPPF; internal control and risk concepts; as well as tools and techniques for conducting internal audit engagements. Note: All items in this section of the syllabus will be tested at the Proficiency knowledge level unless otherwise indicated below.

Part 2 – Internal Audit Practice

100 questions | 2.0 Hours (120 minutes)

• The CIA exam Part 2 topics tested include managing the internal audit function via the strategic and operational role of internal audit and establishing a risk-based plan; the steps to manage individual engagements (planning, supervision, communicating results, and monitoring outcomes); as well as fraud risks and controls. Note: All items in this section of the syllabus will be tested at the Proficiency knowledge level unless otherwise indicated below.

Part 3 – Internal Audit Knowledge

100 questions | 2.0 Hours (120 minutes)

• The CIA exam Part 3 topics tested include governance and business ethics; risk management; organizational structure, including business processes and risks; communication; management and leadership principles; information technology and business continuity; financial management; and the global business environment. Note: All items in this section of the syllabus will be tested at the Awareness knowledge level unless otherwise indicated below.

 Qualification in Audit Leadership

Today, growth and change in the internal auditing field is demanding a new type of leader — one who drives a high performing audit team while delivering value by consistently addressing stakeholder needs, top-down risks, and expectations of an evolving marketplace. The IIA has developed the Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership™ (QIAL™) to support you on this journey to be the next generation of visionaries for the profession. So whether you’re an aspiring leader or an audit executive (AE), the QIAL is the right qualification for the next stage in your career progression

• Case study 1*: Internal Audit Leadership (3 hours and 45 minutes)
• Case study 2*: Organizational Leadership (3 hours and 45 minutes)
• Case study 3*: Ethical Leadership (2 hours and 45 minutes)
• Presentation: Candidates present to a senior-level panel on a set topic followed by a question and answer session (20 minutes)
• Panel Interview: A panel interview draws upon personal and professional experience (90 minutes)

BHBi has led the Internal Audit marketplace in delivering high level Internal Audit & Management training to aspiring leaders through its Triple Qualifications leading to Chartered Internal Auditor (PIIA/ CMIIA), Level 7 Masters equivalent Diploma’s in Strategic Management & Leadership (MCMI) & Chartered Manager status (CMgr), within the UK. BHBi now prepares delegates to meet the challenges of being an Internal Audit Leader and to achieve success in the QIAL Case Study processes, as well as with Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training delivery. Our training excellence is now available to you through distance online learning and through face to face classroom delivery. Our trainers are passionate about your success.