Internal Audit is a profession that is rising in prominence and importance in the midst of global regulatory changes and compliance challenges. It is a function that act as an “independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations.” Internal auditors add value by identifying, evaluating and improving on the organization’s risk management, internal controls and governance processes. Internal auditors can work across all sectors, public, private, and non-governmental organisations.
Pursuing a career in internal audit function brings incredible opportunities and benefits compare to other careers in business related fields. Here are the compelling reasons:
It is simple to become a qualified internal auditor. What you need is the passion, foresight in making the right career decision, a good plan and hard work to progress in your internal audit career. The starting point is to have your bachelor degree or its equivalent and then you could select to start in public accounting before moving to internal audit or you could jump directly in the field with an entry-level internal audit position where you can lead to management position. In all, becoming certified helps you build a solid foundation and to progress fast in the profession.
IIA stands for the Institute of Internal Auditors, established in 1941 with more than 200,000 members worldwide. IIA is an international professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. It is the internal audit profession’s global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. IIA offers many certification programs and amongst them is the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), which you could pursue.
Whether you are planning to start a career in audit or have been practicing internal audit for quite some time now, CIA certification is something that a person aiming for rewarding and exciting career growth in audit need to thoughtfully consider.
Founded in 1969, CIA
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a credible and proficient internal audit certification, which is globally recognized and respected. With CIA, you gain the right skills, knowledge and competencies to deliver any internal audit assignment competently anywhere in the world.
With CIA after your name, on your business card or LinkedIn profile, it is a confirmation that you are:
YIBS is conscious of its environment and the financial situation of its stakeholders; hence, we offer quality CIA training at affordable cost. We encourage our students to take this advantage to own a recognized qualification at a moderate cost. Further details about our fees (Link)
YIBS provides incredible capacity development services to students at little or no cost. We provide regular training seminars and orientation sessions to our students to develop and enhance their soft skills. With the relevant softs kills, our students are ready to overcome the challenges in the job market after completing their CIA.
Average Duration: 12 – 18 months
Audit Specialist
Risk Assessment Specialist
Lead Internal Auditor
Financial AnalystInternal Controls Auditor
Information Systems Auditor
Internal Audit Supervisor
Internal Audit Manager
Admission Requirements
CIA provides flexible minimum entry requirements.
Contact YIBS Or visit IIA website: https://global.theiia.org/
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