Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®)
Exam Review

Are you ready to advance your career with the prestigious CIA® designation?

NIU Outreach and College of Business, in cooperation with the Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA®), offers a live, comprehensive review course designed for candidates planning to the take the Certified Internal Auditor® Exam.

Why Choose NIU?

• Prepare for the CIA exam with the new IIA CIA Learning System™ print and online study materials (NIU was the first university to offer this dynamic program)
• Increase your chances of passing the CIA exam with our face-to-face review program
• Focus on the critical areas of study with our award-winning faculty team
• Gain a better understanding of content through instructor expertise, in addition to the materials provided with the IIA CIA Learning System™
• Network with NIU College of Business faculty and your peers

Registration Fees
Affordable registration fees allow you to enroll in one part at a time or participate in the entire series at a discount. Special rates are also available for IIA® Chapter members, NIU students and NIU Alumni. Take advantage of this cost-effective, world-class learning.

Your registration fee includes:

• The newly revised IIA CIA Learning System™ print and online study materials
• Access to instructors up until you take the CIA® exam

Registration information available by clicking on the appropriate section.

CIA Part 1: The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk and Control
CIA Part 2: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
CIA Part 3: Business Analysis and Information Technology
CIA Part 4: Business Management Skills

Who Should Attend?
Chief audit executives, audit managers, audit staff, anyone responsible for risk management, students enrolled in finance and accounting courses and professionals seeking continuing education and/or a better understanding of  internal auditing.

Contact Hours
Earn 15.5 CPE's for parts 1-3 
7.5 CPE's for part 4 

Cancellation Policy
At least 30 days prior to class start - refund less $50 processing fee; 10-29 days prior to class start -refund less $125 processing fee; 1-9 days prior to class start - no refund but you may transfer to another class. 

Transfer Policy
At least 10 days prior to class start - $50; 1-9 days prior to class start - $100; After class start - $200.

Cancellation and transfer requests must be in writing to:  Outreachregistration@niu.edu or fax (815) 753-6900.

Questions?

Program Administrator
Donna Mann, Director
NIU Outreach Credentialing Programs
Phone: (815) 732-6249
E-mail: dmann@niu.edu

Program Content
David Sinanson, Ph. D.
Department of Accountancy
NIU College of Business
Call (815) 753-6501 or e-mail dsinason@niu.edu

NIU Faculty Director/Instructor

David H. Sinason, Ph.D., C.P.A., C.I.A., C.F.E., C.F.S.A.
Dave Sinason, Associate Professor of Accountancy at NIU, teaches auditing and assurance services and directs the Internal Audit program. He has certifications as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. Dr. Sinason is a Board member of the Chicago Chapter of IIA.

Guest Presenters include:

Natalie Churyk, PhD, CPA, Associate Professor of Accountancy, NIU College of Business

Connie Fuller, PhD, SPHR, Senior Manager, Leadership and Organizational Development, U.S. Cellular

Tamara Phelan, CPIM, Instructor of Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Financial Accounting, NIU College of Business

CIA® Exam Eligibility

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college-level institution. Full-time undergraduate students in their senior year may sit for the exam. Professionals holding qualified certifications may receive professional recognition credit for Part IV of the CIA® exam. Educators may be eligible to have exam fees waived.

About the CIA® Exam

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.

“For more than 25 years, the Institute of Internal Auditors' premier certification, the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation, has reflected competence in the principles and practices of internal auditing and has served as the only internationally accepted designation for internal auditors.”

The Institute of Internal Auditors

Visit the Institute of Internal Auditors web site for more exam information.

Online registrants MUST use a credit card. Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form.

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