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BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH ONE IMPORT ANT PIECE IIA CERTIFICA TION CCSA ® CFSA ® CGAP ®

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BUILD YOUR CAREER WITHONE IMPORTANT PIECE —

IIA CERTIFICATION

CCSA®

CFSA®

CGAP®

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THE CIA: THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE PUZZLEThe Certifed Internal Auditor® (CIA ®) is the only globally accepted designation for internal auditors and the

standard by which individuals demonstrate their professionalism in internal auditing. Moreover, earning the CIA

designation is more than just proof of what you know and what you’ve achieved – it’s the best way for auditing

professionals to communicate to the world that they are prepared to meet today’s challenges.

EXCELLENCE IS THE NEW STANDARD.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?The CIA credential elevates your standing in the audit community, boosting your career opportunities and earning

 you increased credibility and respect within the profession and your organization.

Ultimately, the CIA designation will:

• Distinguishyoufromyourpeers.

• Carryweightwithinternalstaffandexternalclients.

• Developyourknowledgeofbestpracticesintheindustry.

• Demonstrateyourprociencyandprofessionalism.

• Giveyoupersonalsatisfactionofachievement.

• Layafoundationforcontinuedimprovementandadvancement.

Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a professional advantage for auditors at all stages

oftheircareers,includingchiefauditexecutives,auditmanagers,auditstaff,riskmanagementstaff,andalso 

studentsenrolledinanaccountingorotherbusinessornancialdegreeprogram.

Internal auditing is all about standards. Standards or governance.

For ethics. For rocesses. For systems. Well, what about your standards?

You know, ater all, that the only way to continue to grow, to get to the to,

to reach the innacle o your career, is by execting more rom yoursel

and then achieving it.

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THE EXAM

TheCIAexamtestsyourknowledgeofcurrentinternalauditingpractices,risksandcontrols,andmore.Justthe

processofpreparingfortheexamwillenhanceyourprofessionalinsightandstrengthenyourgraspofTheIIA’s

International Standards or the Proessional Practice o Internal Auditing.

The CIA exam is oered in our parts, each consisting o 100 multiple-choice questions.

PART 1

The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk, and Control – 

Topics tested include aspects of The IIA’s International Proessional Practices Framework,

responsibilities of the internal audit activity, independence and objectivity, governance

concepts,riskidenticationandmanagement,managementcontrols,andauditplanning.

PART 2

Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement – Topics tested include steps for

conductingauditengagements,typesofengagements(suchastechnology,nancial, 

or operational), fraud elements, audit engagement tools, audit documentation and

reporting, and follow-up procedures.

PART 3

Business Analysis and Inormation Technology – Topics tested include business

processanalysis,qualitymanagement,balancedscorecard,nancialaccounting, 

managerial accounting, regulatory and economic impacts on business, and information

technology concepts.

PART 4*

Business Management Skills – Topics tested include strategic decision-making,

competitive analysis and strategies, product and industry life cycles, managing in a

global business environment, organizational behavior, team building, negotiation,

and leadership skills.

* Candidates with certain approved certifcations may apply or credit or Part 4 o the CIA exam, based on their area

o specialization, rather than testing on the general business concepts in Part 4. No other parts may be waived.

ELIGIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

CIA recipients represent the elite members of the internal audit profession. Therefore, the following requirements

mustbemetinordertotaketheexamandbecomecertied:

• Education:CIAcandidatesmustholdabachelor’sdegree(orhigher)oritseducationalequivalentfrom 

an accredited college-level institution.• Professionalconduct:CIAcandidatesmustprovideacharacterreferencefromaqualiedindividual 

and must agree to abide by The IIA’s Code of Ethics.

• Experience:CIAcandidatesmustobtainaminimumoftwoyearsofinternalauditexperienceor 

equivalent.Experienceisnotrequiredbeforesittingfortheexambutisrequiredforcertication.

Oncecertied,CIAsarerequiredtomaintaintheirknowledgeandskillsandstayabreastofimprovementsand

current developments in the internal audit profession through continuing professional education requirements.

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The Certifcation in Control Sel-Assessment

®

(CCSA 

®

) is a recognized professional designation for CSApractitionersatanyCSAexperiencelevelwhoareresponsiblefordrivingorganizationalchange.

Understanding key concepts like risk and control models enables CSA practitioners from all backgrounds to

masterthetechniquesthatarevitaltohelpingcompaniesachievetheirobjectives.Justasimportant,earning 

the CCSA is a great way to help you achieve your objectives as you seek to move forward in your career.

THE EXAM

TheCCSAexamtestsyourunderstandingofimportantCSAfundamentals,processes,andrelatedtopicssuchas

risk,controls,andbusinessobjectives.Theone-partexamincludes125multiple-choicequestionscoveringthe

followingsixdomains:1. CSAFundamentals

2. CSAProgramIntegration

3. ElementsoftheCSAProcess

4. BusinessObjectives/OrganizationalPerformance

5. RiskIdenticationandAssessment

6. Control Theory and Application

ELIGIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The CCSA designation is a mark of distinction for CSA practitioners. Therefore, the following requirements must

bemetinordertotaketheexamandbecomecertied:

• Education:CCSAcandidatesmustholdabachelor’sdegree(orhigher)oritseducationalequivalent 

from an accredited college-level institution. A minimum of two years of post-secondary education with

anaccreditedinstitutionplusthreeyearsofgeneralbusinessworkingexperiencemaybesubstitutedfor 

a bachelor’s degree in the CCSA program.

• Professionalconduct:CCSAcandidatesmustprovideacharacterreferencefromaqualiedindividual

and must agree to abide by The IIA’s Code of Ethics.

• Experience:CCSAcandidatesmustobtainaminimumofoneyearofcontrol-relatedbusinessexperience,

suchasCSA,auditing,qualityassurance,riskmanagement,orenvironmentalauditing.Experienceisnot

requiredbeforesittingfortheexambutisrequiredforcertication.• Facilitation:CCSAcandidatesmustobtainatleastsevenhoursofacceptablefacilitationexperience,orat

least14hoursofacceptablefacilitationtraining.

TheCCSAexamalsoservesascreditinlieuoftakingPart4oftheCertiedInternalAuditor(CIA)exam.

Oncecertied,CCSAsarerequiredtomaintaintheirknowledgeandskillsandstayabreastofimprovementsand

current developments through continuing professional education requirements.

THE CCSA: COMPLETES THE PUZZLE FOR CSA PRACTITIONERS

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The Certifed Government Auditing Proessional® (CGAP®)certicationprogramisdesignedespeciallyfor

auditors working in the public sector at all levels – federal/national, state/provincial, local, quasi-governmental, or

crownauthority–andisanexcellentprofessionalcredentialthatpreparesyouforthemanychallengesyoufacein

this demanding arena.

THE EXAM

TheCGAPexamtestsacandidate’sknowledgeofauditpracticesspecictothepublicsectorandmeasures 

understanding of audit standards relevant to government auditors, including The IIA’s International Standards or 

the Proessional Practice o Internal Auditing and the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions

(INTOSAI)governmentauditingstandards.CandidatestakingtheUnitedStatesversionoftheCGAPexamare

alsotestedonGenerallyAcceptedGovernmentAuditingStandards(GAGAS/YellowBook).Theone-partCGAP

examincludes125multiple-choicequestionscoveringfourdomains:

1. Standards,Governance,andRisk/ControlFrameworks

2. GovernmentAuditingPractice

3. GovernmentAuditingSkillsandTechniques

4. GovernmentAuditingEnvironment

ELIGIBILITY AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

TheCGAPcerticationdistinguishesgovernmentauditorsfromtheirpeers.Therefore,thefollowingrequirements

mustbemetinordertotaketheexamandbecomecertied:

• Education:CGAPcandidatesmustholdabachelor’sdegree(orhigher)oritseducationalequivalentfrom

an accredited college-level institution. A minimum of two years of post-secondary education with an ac-

creditedinstitutionplusveyearsofworkingexperienceinagovernmentenvironmentmaybesubstituted

forabachelor’sdegreeintheCGAPprogram.

• Professionalconduct:CGAPcandidatesmustprovideacharacterreferencefromaqualiedindividual

and must agree to abide by The IIA’s Code of Ethics.

• Experience:CGAPcandidatesmustobtainaminimumoftwoyearsofauditingexperienceinagovern-

ment environment (federal/national, state/provincial, local, quasi-governmental, or crown authority).Experienceisnotrequiredbeforesittingfortheexambutisrequiredforcertication.

TheCGAPexamalsoservesascreditinlieuoftakingPart4oftheCertiedInternalAuditor(CIA)exam.

Oncecertied,CGAPsarerequiredtomaintaintheirknowledgeandskillsandstayabreastofimprovementsand

current developments through continuing professional education requirements.

THE CGAP: SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF GOVERNMENT AUDITING

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GETTING CERTIFIED IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3TheIIAofferstheleadingcerticationprogramsforinternalauditorsthatcanenhanceyourcredibilityandadd

clouttoyourresume.WiththeCIA,CCSA,CFSA,andCGAP,yourclientsandemployerknowthatyouare 

motivated, knowledgeable, and committed to quality, and a valuable asset to the team.

IIACerticationsconnectyouwithcareeropportunitiesthatcansetyouapartfromothers.Itcanallttogetherin

three easy-to-complete steps:

1. MAKE IT EASY – with online study planning tools from The IIA and review materials from

TheIIARFBookstore.

2. MAKE IT CONVENIENT – with computer-based testing and online registration and scheduling.

3. MAKE A STATEMENT –obtaininganIIACerticationdemonstratesyourcommitmenttoyourprofession and sets you apart.

REGISTER TODAYIIACerticationsareavailablethroughcomputer-basedtesting,allowingyoutotestyear-roundatapproximately

500locationsworldwide.ThroughTheIIA’sonlineCerticationCandidateManagementSystem(CCMS), 

candidatesmayapply/registerforcerticationprograms/examsandaccesstheirrecordsonline.

For more inormation, or i you have questions related to certifcation,visit us online at www.theiia.org/Certifcation or call +1-407-937-1111.

Salary studies have consistently shown that sta internal auditors who

obtained the CIA designation can make US $7,000 - $8,000 more annually

than non-certifed sta auditors.

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