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.
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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Refine your skills in finance and accounting practices while preparing to earn Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant credentials. Each review series is designed to prepare you to take – and pass – your exam while providing current industry standards and best practices, opportunities for peer networking and interaction with regional experts.
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
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. Northern Illinois University is proud to be one of the three university partners selected by the IIA to deliver online CIA Exam Review courses. This format offers the busy finance professional an opportunity to prepare for the prestigious CIA accreditation anytime, anywhere. The IIA's 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.
Features of NIU's CIA Review Online Courses
- Courses are offered over a dedicated 2 or 4 week timeframe
- Curriculum includes the IIA's CIA Review Learning System print and online study resources as well as supplemental instructor examples
- Instructor access via e-mail
- 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
- Online practice exams and resources
- Test taking tips
- Course syllabus with recommended program of study
- Registration fee includes all study materials mentioned above
- NIU Certificate of Completion and 15 hours of Professional Development credit for candidates fulfilling course requirements
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.
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.
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 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 | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12619 |  |
| 5/1-5/31/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#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.
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.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1-3/31/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12621 | |
| 6/1-6/30/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12622 | |
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.
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.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1-2/28/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12623 | |
| 5/1-5/31/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12625 | |
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.
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.
| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1-3/15/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12626 | |
| 6/1-6/15/2013 | Online | $750 – Standard $700 – IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12628 | |
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.
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| Dates | Location | Price | Event Number | Register Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1-5/24/2013 | Online | $2,500 - Regular $2,400 - IIA member/NIU alumni |
#12618 | |
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.
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.
Payment Information
Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form.
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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.
Certain candidates may be eligible for funding for this program under the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA). All inquiries related to WIA funding for these
programs must be initiated through your local WorkNet Center. To locate the
center nearest you go to http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Career_
Specialist_Directory.
Click on your county to access contact information then ask the question "How do
I go about accessing my Individual Training Account? (ITA)".
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.