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   Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

  Program Objectives

The Certified Internal Auditor (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, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment.

  Pre-requisites and Requirements
CIA candidates must complete 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent. Equivalent experience means experience in audit/assessment disciplines, including external auditing, quality assurance, compliance, and internal control. A master's degree or work experience in related business professions (such as accounting, law, or finance) can be substituted for one year of experience. Candidates may sit for the CIA exam prior to satisfying the professional experience requirement

  Exam Window (s)
The American Chamber of Commerce is the sole center in Egypt offering the exam. Exams are taken at the Chamber's premises during the following windows:
May
November

For more information on registration deadlines for Exam, please visit CIA Exam Registration.

  Course Date (s)
December-April
September-December
For more information about this Program please fills the CIA Request Form

  Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Please refer to CPE Requirements for CIA for more information.

  Program Contents
Part 1 - The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk, and Control

• Comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Attribute Standards (15-25%)

• Establish a Risk-based Plan to Determine the Priorities of the Internal Audit Activity
  (15-25%)

• Understand the Internal Audit Activity's Role in Organizational Governance (10-20%)

• Perform Other Internal Audit Roles and Responsibilities (0-10%)

• Governance, Risk, and Control Knowledge Elements (15-25%)

• Plan Engagements (15-25%)

Part 2 - Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement

• Conduct Engagements (25-35%)

• Conduct Specific Engagements (25-35%)

• Monitor Engagement Outcomes (5-15%)

• Fraud Knowledge Elements (5-15%)

• Engagement Tools (15-25%)

Part 3 - Business Analysis and Information Technology

• Business Processes (15-25%)

• Financial Accounting and Finance (15-25%)

• Managerial Accounting (10-20%)

• Regulatory, Legal, and Economics (5-15%)

• Information Technology - IT (30-40%)

Part 4 - Business Management Skills

• Strategic Management (20-30%)

• Global Business Environments (15-25%)

• Organizational Behavior (15-25%)

• Management Skills (20-30%)

• Negotiating (5-15%)

For more information on program content, please visit CIA Exam Content.