CIA Part 1 Exam Preparation: Essentials of Internal Auditing

About this course

Start your Certified Internal Auditor journey with a firm grasp of the essentials. Over eight days you will cover the foundations of internal auditing, independence and objectivity, ethics and professionalism, governance, risk management, internal control and fraud risks.

Each topic is linked to the Part 1 content outline and reinforced with practice questions, so you leave with a clear study plan and the confidence to sit the exam. Exam fees are separate and paid to the exam provider.

What you'll learn

• Explain the purpose, mandate and professional framework of internal auditing
• Describe the role of the internal audit charter and the difference between assurance and advisory services
• Apply the principles of independence and objectivity, and recognise impairments
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour, competency and due professional care
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal control arrangements
• Identify fraud risks, red flags and the controls that prevent and detect fraud
• Prepare for the CIA Part 1 exam with timed practice questions

Curriculum

Who it's for

Internal auditors, accountants and risk and compliance staff preparing for CIA Part 1.

Before you start

• Study or experience in accounting, auditing or business is recommended
• Candidates should check the current eligibility requirements published by The IIA

Prepares for

Part of these Alalamia diplomas

• Alalamia Diploma in Internal Audit and Fraud Examination (CIA and CFE Preparation)