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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. 

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Have a question or prefer to speak to a person? Call 800-345-9472 Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CST) for live assistance.


Why you should enroll in NIU's and Mount Royal's Online CIA Review Courses

  • Online courses are offered over a dedicated 2 or 4 week timeframe
  • Relevant curriculum includes the IIA's CIA Review Learning System™ print and online study resources as well as supplemental instructor examples
  • One-on-one instructor access via e-mail
  • Comprehensive PowerPoint slideshows for each topic of instruction complete with practical examples provided by NIU’s College of Business faculty and real-world experts
  • Audio podcasts for studying on the go
  • Online practice exams and resources
  • Practical test taking tips
  • Detailed course syllabus with recommended program of study
  • NIU Certificate of Completion and 15 hours of continuing professional education credits (CPEs) for candidates fulfilling course requirements

Online Course Requirements

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 all audio narrated PowerPoint presentations (online); Complete all www.learnCIA.com practice exams with a score of 70% or better; Complete the online post course examination (within 1 week of course end) with a score of 70% or better.

This webpage is for Mount Royal University Continuing Education and Extension registrants.  All other students please click here.

To view individual course descriptions, click on the course content links below.


CIA 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.

Instructor
David Sinason, PhD, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFSA is a PricewaterhouseCoopers professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University, College of Business and faculty director of the NIU CIA Review Program.

Mt Royal CIA Exam Review Part 1
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
February 1-29, 2012 Online Online $705 – Standard
$655 – IIA member/Mt. Royal
#12023 Select

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. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.

Shipping Fee $50



CIA 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.

CIA Exam Review Part 2
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
March 1-31, 2012 Online 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $705 – Standard
$655 – IIA member/Mt. Royal
#12024 Select

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. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.

Shipping Fee $50



CIA 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.

CIA Exam Review Part 3
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
April 1-30, 2012 Online Online $705 – Standard
$655 – IIA member/Mt. Royal
#12025 Select

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. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.

Shipping Fee $50



CIA Part 4: Business Management Skills

Business Management Skills includes topics related to strategic management, global business environments, organizational behavior, management skills, and negotiating skills.

CIA Exam Review Part 4
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
May 1-14, 2012 Online Online $705 – Standard
$655 – IIA member/Mt. Royal
#12026 Select

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. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.

Shipping Fee $50


Choose our SERIES PACKAGE and save!

Mt. Royal Complete Series Package Parts 1 - 4
Dates Location Price Event Number Register Online
February 1 - May 14, 2012 Online $2,250 - Standard
$2,250 - IIA member/Mt Royal
#12022 Select
Mt. Royal Complete Series Package Parts 1 - 3
Dates Location Price Event Number Register Online
February 1 - April 30, 2012 Online $1,950 - Standard
$1,900 - IIA member/Mt Royal
#12132 Select

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. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.

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 Fees $75


 Paying by check? Then you MUST use the Mail/Fax Registration Form.



Admission and Eligibility of CIA Exam Candidates
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.