Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Test Preparation

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

Why earn your CIA Certification?
Is the CIA right for you?
What will you learn?
Comprehensive Learning Experience and Interactive Learning Tools
Instructors
2008 Schedule

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 new learning system is the best way to prepare for the new computer-based CIA exams.

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy has approved The University of Minnesota to provide continuing professional education (CPE). This course meets the Statement of Standards issues 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 individuals who want to:

• Build confidence in preparing for the CIA exam
• Update internal auditor skills and knowledge
• Improve your credentials with internal staff and external clients
• Earn CPE credit
• Quickly ramp up as a new internal auditor
• Boost your career opportunities
• Minimize travel time and time away from the office
• Achieve professional advancement while updating skills and knowledge

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
• Audit 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.

What Will You Learn?

Part I - The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk, and Control (15 CPEs)
Part II - Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement (15 CPEs)
Part III - Business Analysis and Information Technology (22.5 CPEs)
Part IV - Business Management Skills (7.5 CPEs)

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

Comprehensive Learning Experience and Interactive Learning Tools

This course teaches the entire global CIA exam syllabus and is delivered in a blended learning format of printed workbooks and web-based learning software. These tools are augmented by the expertise of an experienced instructor. The classroom environment allows for interaction with your peers and the instructor, and also provides structure to keep you on track to meet your goals.

The IIA CIA Learning System materials are included in the cost of the course and include:

Comprehensive Print Materials

• Easy-to-understand print modules that correspond to the four parts of the CIA exam.
• Extensive content organized by sections so you can tailor your studies to meet your needs.
• Reference materials on key topics.
• 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 to assess initial level of knowledge and develop a customized study plan.
• Section-specific questions to reinforce concepts.
• Post-tests to gauge what you have learned and identify areas requiring further study.
• Final review tests encompassing all review questions for additional exam practice.
• eFlashcards and glossary to review important terms.
• Resource Center to provide additional references.

Your registration fee includes:

• Expert instruction by an IIA approved instructor
• The IIA CIA Learning System - Comprehensive Print Materials
• Interactive Online Review, Testing, and Resources
• E-version of "The Red Book" - includes CIA exam syllabus, standards, code of conduct and practice advisories
• Lunch, refreshments and parking

Fall 2008 Schedule - Click on the course title to register

For more information on this program, please contact:

Terri Morawiecki - 612- 625-4245

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