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At a Glance

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a designation sponsored by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). For over 25 years the 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 worldwide. Attaining the CIA designation outwardly indicates your achievement and commitment to the profession. Furthermore, it offers you additional expertise and thorough knowledge of operations. The CIA is a valuable resource to executive management and boards of directors in accomplishing overall goals and objectives.

The advantages of being a CIA are many:

• Have the professional ability to efficiently control, identify risks, and examine remedies with respect to current practice of internal auditing
• Understand the 21st century management principles
• The worldwide recognition of the CIA designation allows members the opportunity to practice globally in the field of internal auditing
• Upward movement in the auditing profession
• Being distinguished from other candidates competing for the same job
• Access to more and higher paying jobs
• Personal satisfaction for attaining a recognized and prestigious measure of competency
• Professional and social status
• Facilitates auditors' transition to top management positions

Currently, firms seeking internal auditors are increasingly specifying the CIA designation as the desired professional credential and the evidence of professional competence. These firms include, but are not limited to, sectors such as: Banks, Government, Big Four, Universities, International firms and Financial corporations.