The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism. Candidates complete the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in organization and business environments.
Have a question or prefer to speak to a person?
Call
Donna Mann at 815-732-6249 or Barbara Coulter at 815-753-0771. Monday –
Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CST) for live assistance.
NIU and Mount Royal University Continuing Education partner to offer the IIA’s CIA Review Learning System Online.
Now busy and traveling internal auditors from the United States and Canada have the opportunity to prepare to sit for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam anytime, anywhere.
The Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) is the standard by which internal audit professionals demonstrate their knowledge and competence in the areas of governance, risk and control. Offered through a partnership between Northern Illinois University, Mount Royal University and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), this comprehensive four-part CIA review program teaches the entire CIA exam syllabus and is based on The IIA’s CIA Learning System™, a premier-quality professional development and exam preparation program.
In this 100% online review course the CIA Review Learning System print and online materials are combined with practical examples from NIU’s College of Business faculty to provide a well-rounded learning experience. Upon completion of the program, candidates are not only ready to take the exam, but apply newfound knowledge into their day-to-day routine.
Northern Illinois University is proud to be one of the three university partners selected by the IIA to deliver online CIA Exam Review courses and to be Mount Royal's partner of choice for this new delivery format.
The internal audit function is an effective assurance and consulting function designed to evaluate and improve effective risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditors have obtained prominent status in most corporations and CPA firms. In addition, internal audit has proved to be an effective training ground for potential managers.NIU is proud to be one of three universities selected by the IIA to deliver online CIA Exam Review courses.
Who Should Attend?
Chief audit executives, audit managers, audit staff, risk managers, finance and accounting students and professionals seeking a better understanding of internal auditing.
Why you should enroll in NIU's and Mount Royal's Online CIA Review Courses?
- Prepare for the CIA exam with the IIA CIA Learning
System™ print and online study materials - Access online study aids and practice exams
- Focus on the critical areas of study with our
intensive, work-friendly format - Gain a better understanding of content through our
award-winning faculty team (NIU College of Business
faculty and NIU Outreach affiliate instructors) - Network with instructors and peers
- Earn CEU’s/CPE’s and Certificate of Completion
- Connect with instructors until you take the CIA exam
Instructor
Jay Mages CPA, CIA, MBA
Jay is a
Partner with R&M Consulting LLC based in Chicago, IL. and assumes
leadership and management for all internal audit projects including:
quality assurance review, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, development of
comprehensive internal audit manuals and project management for a
variety of large corporations. His background includes more than twenty
years experience in the Internal Audit profession. Jay holds a BS in
Business from Indiana University and a MBA with Distinction from the
Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
CIA Exam Review Part 1:
The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control
The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control covers topics relative to compliance with the IIA's attribute standards, risk and control knowledge elements, establishing priorities of the internal audit activity, and planning the internal audit engagement. Participants will gain an understanding of the nature of internal audit work in risk management, control and governance.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1-2/28/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12619 |  |
| 5/1-5/31/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12620 | |
Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge.
A shipping fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.
Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids.
Shipping Fee $50
CIA Exam Review Part 2:
Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement includes topics relative to conducting engagements, special engagements, monitoring engagement outcomes, fraud knowledge elements, and engagement tools.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1-3/31/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12621 | |
| 6/1-6/30/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12622 | |
Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge.
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.
Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System
hard-copy materials and online study aids.
Shipping Fee $50
CIA Exam Review Part 3:
Business Analysis and Information Technology
Business Analysis and Information Technology includes topics related to business processes, financial accounting, economics and finance, managerial accounting, regulatory and legal issues and information technology.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1-2/28/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12623 | |
| 5/1-5/31/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12625 | |
Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge.
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.
Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System
hard-copy materials and online study aids.
Shipping Fee $50
CIA Exam Review Part 4:
Business Management Skills
Business Management Skills includes topics related to strategic management, global business environments, organizational behavior, management skills, and negotiating skills.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1-3/15/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12626 | |
| 6/1-6/15/2013 | Online | $725 - Standard $675 - IIA Member |
#12628 | |
Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge.
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.
Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System
hard-copy materials and online study aids.
Shipping Fee $50
Complete Series Package
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1-5/24/2013 | Online | $2,450 - Standard $2,350 - IIA Member |
#12618 | |
Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge.
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.
Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System
hard-copy materials and online study aids.
Complete Series Package Only - 25 percent due at time of registration. Outstanding balance to be charged to credit card on file 21 days prior to class start. Students may make payments at anytime prior to final due date by contacting NIU Outreach at 800-345-9472.
Shipping Fee $75
Payment Information
Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form.
Credit card charges will appear as NIU Outreach.
Admission and Eligibility of CIA Exam Candidates
CIA candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) or its educational equivalent from an accredited college-level institution. Applicants must meet the education requirement before their CIA application can be approved and before they can register and sit for any CIA exam parts. Full-time undergraduate students in their senior year may sit for the exam. Professionals holding qualified certifications may receive professional recognition credit for Part 4 of the CIA® exam. Educators may be eligible to have exam fees waived.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to confirm they meet the examination qualifications and eligibility requirements with Institute of Internal Auditors (www.theiia.org) prior to enrolling in this course. NIU Outreach is a provider of the IIA’s CIA Review Learning System® prep course but assumes no responsibility or authority for the eligibility, application and admission of candidates, examination processes and award of credentials.
Visit the Institute of Internal Auditors website or download a PDF of the CIA Candidate Handbook for more information.
Online Course Requirements
Course requirements for award of a certificate of completion and 15.5 hours of continuing professional education credit for each of Parts 1-3 and 7.5 hours of continuing professional education credit for Part 4 are as follows: Review of all audio narrated PowerPoint presentations (online); Completion of all www.learnCIA.com practice exams with a score of 80% or better; Completion of the online post course examination (within 1 week of course end) with a score of 80% or better.
The Illinois Veterans Grant and the Illinois National Guard Grant programs cover tuition and certain fees for eligible students. Charges for non-credit programs offered by NIU-Outreach are not based on university-wide tuition and fee calculations determined by the university and approved by its governing board. The Illinois Veterans Grant and Illinois National Guard Grant do not cover these charges.