Professional Development Center

Certified Internal Auditor Learning System (CIA)

Take your career to new heights.

Cleveland State University is offering the IIA’s CIA Learning System Comprehensive Instructor-led Courses to expand professionals' internal audit knowledge and prepare them for the Certified Internal Auditor^® (CIA^®) exam.

The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment. There are more than 67,000 CIAs across the globe and demand for the designation is growing. As a result, demand for training is also at a premium.

CIA Learning System Overview

This course is based on the IIA’s CIA Learning System, a premier-quality CIA exam preparation tool. It includes:

• Blended learning format of printed workbooks and Web-based learning software
• Expertise of an experienced instructor
• Interaction with other professionals enrolled in the class and the instructor
• Structure to keep audit executives, managers and students on track to meet their career goals

Who Should Take This Course?

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

Benefits of the course

• Convenient Hours: Evening and weekend courses are an attractive option for busy professionals.
• Cost-effective: The course is designed to minimize travel expenses and time away from work.
• Company/Employee Tuition Reimbursement is offered by many organizations.
• Networking Opportunities: Learn from instructors and colleagues who have a variety of industry experiences to share.
• Paced Courses: The materials establish an expected time frame for learning.
• Clarification and Discussion: Classroom setting provides a forum to discuss difficult topics.
• A certificate of completion is provided by Monte Ahuja College of Business.

CIA Learning System Format

There are four parts to the CIA® exam:

• Part 1 – The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control
  • Comply with The IIA's Attribute Standards
  • Risk and Control Knowledge Elements 
  • Establish a Risk-based Plan to Determine the Priorities of the Internal Audit Activity
  • Plan Engagements
  • The Nature of Internal Audit Work in Risk Management, Control and Governance
• Part 2 – Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
  • Conduct Engagements
  • Conduct Specific Engagements
  • Monitor Engagement Outcomes
  • Fraud Knowledge Elements
  • Engagement Tools
• Part 3 – Business Analysis and Information Technology
  • Business Processes
  • Financial Accounting and Finance
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Regulatory, Legal and Economic
  • Information Technology
• Part 4 – Business Management Skills
  • Strategic Management
  • Global Business Environments
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Management Skills
  • Negotiating

Please note that candidates for the CIA exam may sit for the parts in any order.
For more information, visit The Institute of Internal Auditors website.

Location

Monte Ahuja College of Business
1860 E. 18th St., BU 202
Cleveland, OH 44115

Fees                        Standard Rate                             IIA/CSU Alumni Discounted Rate

Part 1                                    $695.00                                                             $675.00
Part 2                                    $695.00                                                             $675.00
Part 3                                    $1045.00                                                           $1025.00
Part 4                                    $425.o0                                                             $405.00

Course fees include in-class instruction, study materials (textbook, pre-test and post-test, section quizzes, practice exam using CIA software, eFlashcards) and lunch or dinner, and parking. Course materials will be distributed on the first day of class. Please register early to ensure that materials are ordered for you

Refund Policy

Registrants who cancel will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee if we receive written notification at least one week prior to course start date. No refunds will be issued after course begins.

Please note: Course fees are separate from IIA examination fees.

Registration Deadline:
Friday, October 19, 2012