Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Test Preparation

Distinguish Yourself...Become a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®) is a leading globally accepted designation for internal auditors. The CIA® is the standard by which internal audit professionals demonstrate their knowledge and competence in the areas of governance, risk, and control. Offered in partnership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Twin Cities chapter, this comprehensive four-part CIA review course includes and is based on the IIA's CIA Learning System™, a premier-quality CIA exam preparation tool, designed by subject matter experts.  

This course teaches the entire global CIA exam syllabus and is delivered in a blended learning format that includes classroom, printed workbooks and web-based learning.  The online learning tools allow you to take practice tests, complete exercises, expand upon classroom discussions, and interact with the instructors and peers outside the classroom. You can expect to spend one to two a week online.  This blend of classroom and online helps provide a structure to keep you on track to meet your goals.

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy has approved The University of Minnesota to provide continuing professional education (CPE). This course meets the Statement of Standards issued by the AICPA and NASBA. It is the individual's responsibility to submit their credits to the appropriate agency.

Why Earn Your CIA Certification?

This program is designed for individuals who want to:

• Build confidence in preparing for the CIA exam
• Update internal auditor skills and knowledge
• Earn CPE credit
• Quickly ramp up as a new internal auditor
• Boost your career opportunities
• Minimize travel time and time away from the office
• Earn up to 60 CPEs

Is the CIA Right for You?

Earning the CIA designation is an important accomplishment and professional advantage for internal auditors during all stages of their careers including:

• Chief audit executives
• Audit directors, managers and staff
• Risk management staff
• Business, finance, and accounting students

For more information on the exam and eligibility requirements, visit the IIA's Web site.

Following this course you will be able to:

• Confidently sit for the CIA exam
• Increase your knowledge and skills in the areas of governance, risk, and controls, internal audit engagement, business analysis and information technology, and business management skills
• Fine tune your knowledge of best practices in the industry

The IIA CIA Test Preparation course fee includes:

• Expert instruction by an IIA-approved instructor
• Classroom environment that promotes interaction with your peers and the instructor, and also provides structure to keep you on track to meet your goals
• Online learning tool to supplement exercises, discussion, and other activities outside of class time

Comprehensive Print Materials: The newly revised 2009 IIA CIA Learning System

• Easy-to-understand print modules that correspond to the four parts of the CIA exam
• Reference materials on key topics
• Updated 2009 IPPF standards
• Over 1,500 practice questions with 600 NEW questions
• Free Bonus! Activity book that includes application exercises and slides - available exclusively to CIA Learning System classroom participants

Interactive Online Review, Testing, and Resources

• Pre-tests and post-tests that contain section-specific questions to reinforce concepts and develop a customized study plan
• Final review tests encompassing all review questions for additional exam practice
• e-Flashcards and glossary to review important terms
• Resource Center to provide additional references

2009 Schedule - Click on the course title to register. Registrations can ONLY be processed online. Call if you need help. 

Completion and Course Re-Take Requirements
CPEs and CEUs are awarded upon successful completion of each part, which includes classroom attendance, completing required out-of-class assignments and online testing with score of at least 70% on the final exam.

Guarantee: If you successfully complete a part, as stated above, but do not pass that part of the certification exam, you can take that course part again within six months at no charge.

For more information on this program, please contact:

Terri Morawiecki - 612- 625-4245 - mora0127@umn.edu

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