Career After CIA Certification
Internal auditors are in high demand at public and private companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies at all levels.
Members
Countries
| Position | Avg Salary |
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Internal Auditor
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$59,329 |
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Internal Auditing Manager
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$101,574 |
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Auditor
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$57,357 |
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Quality Assurance Manager
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$81,083 |
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Senior Manager Auditor
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$123,564 |
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Internal Audit Director
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$132,936 |
| Source: www.payscale.com |
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Why CIA Certification?
As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the optimum way to communicate knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.
The CIA US is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors, that separates you from other general professions.
According to the IIA’s Internal Audit Compensation study, the candidates with the CIA US Certification earn 40% more than their non-certified peers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of internal auditors in the global market to grow 10% from years 2020-2026.
Certified Internal Auditor Course (CIA)
Internal auditors are in high demand by organizations in virtually every industry and category, the career path for a CIA professional is relatively linear, due to the specialization of the role. Some internal auditors can and do cross-over to broader management or accounting roles, of course, but in general, the career path is one of seniority and experience.
CIA Course Content:
CIA Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing
- Foundations of Internal Auditing (15%)
Independence and Objectivity (15%)
Proficiency and Due Professional Care (18%)
Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (7%)
Governance, Risk Management and Control (35%)
Fraud Risks (10%)
CIA-Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing
- Managing the Internal Audit Activity (20%)
Planning the Engagement (20%)
Performing the Engagement (40%)
Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress (20%)
CIA Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing
- Business Acumen (35%)
Information Security (25%)
Information Technology (20%)
Financial Management (20%)
Comparison with Other Professional Certifications
| Certification | CIA US | CPA US | CMA US | CISA US | ACCA UK |
| Administered by | Institute of Internal auditors – IIA USA | American Institute of Certified public Accountant – AICPA USA | Institute of Management Accountants – IMA USA | Information Systems Audit and Control Association – ISACA USA | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA UK |
| No. of Papers/Exam | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Duration | 6-12 Months | 12-18 Months | 6-9 Months | 3-6 Months | 2-3 Years |
| Paper pattern | MCQs | MCQs & Task based Simulations | MCQs & Essay type questions | MCQs | MCQs, Scenario Based & Case Studies |
| Syllabus | Internal Audit, Internal Control, Business Acumen, IT & Security | Auditing, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Costing, Economics, IT Security | Management Accounting, Costing, Financial Management | Information System Audit | Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Costing, Corporate Law, Financial Management |
| Exemptions | No Exemptions | No Exemptions | No Exemptions | No Exemptions | Upto 9 Papers Exemptions |
Who should become a Certified Internal Auditor?
Looking to gain Credibility and Respect
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Job positions after CIA Course in Dubai
- Internal Auditor
- Senior Internal Auditor
- Internal Audit Director
- Auditing Specialist
- Risk Assessment Specialist
- Chief Manager – Internal Audit
- Internal Control Auditor
- Lead Internal Auditor
- Risk Manager
- Chief Audit Executive
- Chief Risk Officer
- Chief Compliance Officer
Why Choose Delphi for Certified Internal Auditor Course in Dubai?
Certified & Professional Trainers
Our faculties are qualified & industry experts with significant experience in their domain.
Live Instructor Led Training
We conduct live classes through GoToMeeting, Zoom and other live meeting software.
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Get live CIA class notifications, view CIA class recordings, or practice questions all in one access.
Flexible Batch Timings
All our CIA Class schedules are designed to support work while you study principle.
Placement Assistance
We guide you to benefit from the newly acquired global professional certification.
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How to Become a CIA?
Register with IIA
Register with your local Chapter of IIA and apply through there IIA students portal.
Start Preparation
Start our CIA Course with our Instructor led live classes and practice questions through our e-learning portal.
Schedule CIA Exams
Our consultant will help you to schedule the examinations in your nearest Pearson View Exam center and complete all the formalities.
Pass the CIA Exam
Pass all the 3 parts of the CIA Exams and then apply for the CIA Certification from the IIA.
CIA Course Trainer
Shyam Sarrof
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CIA Course FAQs
Frequently asked questions about our Certified Internal Auditor Course (CIA)
With the exception of a few designated countries, CIA requirements are the same for all candidates.
Candidates have 3 years to complete the program.
The CIA Exam provides a scaled score that is between 250 and 750 points. You need a 600 to pass.
Note: 600 does NOT translate to 70%. It is simply a score and not a percentage of anything.
Your preliminary exam results are provided immediately when you finish your exam. Official results will be emailed within 24 to 48 hours.
You need to get at least 75% of the questions overall in order to be guaranteed to pass.
You may pass with a score as low as 70% if your exam was considered to be more difficult than the average exam.
CCMS is The IIA’s system for registering for the CIA exams, uploading required documents, and maintaining your certification. You will need to create a profile and submit the required information and then navigate to the “Complete a Form” section. In the “Complete a Form” section, you need to click on the CIA program and follow the steps to complete your application process.
You must pay the application fee when you are applying for the CIA program. You should not register for the CIA program until 6-8 weeks before you are ready to take your first exam.
The IIA approves candidate’s applications for three years. If a candidate did not complete the certification process within three years, he or she loses any fees paid and any exams passed. There is also a one-time 12-month extension available for a fee.
In most countries, candidates do not have to be a member of the IIA to take the CIA Exams. However, it is encouraged and recommended because the overall cost of registration for the exams is lower if you are an IIA member.
In some countries, candidates are required to be IIA members to take the CIA exams. Candidates should contact their local institute to verify the requirements.
Click to open the IIA Membership page on The IIA website https://na.theiia.org/membership.
No. You may take them in any order.
Unofficial results are available immediately after the exam is completed. Official results can be found on the IIA website after 1-2 days.
Below mentioned steps need to follow to register for CIA Examination;
- Join the IIA
- Pay Membership Fees
- Register and pay Exam Fees
- Acknowledgement of Registration
- Schedule your Examination
- Appear for the Exam
Our trainers are Qualified CIA (USA), CPA (USA), CISA (US), CMA (US), and ACCA having more than 20+ Industry Experiences as well as having experience of teaching for more than 10 years.
A student may miss not more than the three first CIA classes of the batch he/she wishes to enrol for. Make-up sessions will be provided for all missed CIA classes.
There is no deadline for CIA exam can be given anytime during the year
We at Delphi has our own proven methodology – we do not follow competitors and other service providers as we believe in delivering education and make careers which is associated with value addition.
In Delphi, the teaching aim is to make careers and not to only earn money. If the candidate attends the lecture, he will pass based on our learning pattern. If he is not successful, we do not leave our student and we offer re-take in the up-coming sessions.
You will be provided with live CIA classes and access to online course materials:
- Practice MCQs
- Study Plan
- Success Slides
- Mock Exams
- 5 Hours CIA mock and revision Session Online.
Delphi promises success in your CIA Exam, however if you are unsuccessful, you can avail the pass promise and attend the next batch free of cost.
Yes, Delphi acts as a complete guide for those aspiring to achieve the CIA qualification.
The CIA Exam is offered on demand year-round. Candidates must schedule their exam within 180 days of registering for the exam.
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is designed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). It is a globally recognized internal auditor certification. This certifications aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.
The CIA Examination is offered at Pearson VUE testing centers. Most Pearson VUE test centers are open five or six days in week and offer daily time slots for the exam.
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CIA Course Reviews
Sangeetha Abraham
CIA
I would like to thank Delphi Tutorials and Shyam Sir. The concepts were succinctly clear in the sessions covered. Appreciate the direction and focus topics very well explained by Shyam Sir. The discussions around relevant topics very really insightful in understanding Risks and controls
Syed Aun
CIA
Attended CIA Coaching. I had wonderful experience in delphi star training.Teachers and staff are very cooperative. Additional classes were also as per students need Best place to study with excellent faculty
Ali
CIA
The best CIA Part 1 + 2 Training I have taken to date. Before this I had failed self-studying using Gleim, PRC, and Hock. I 100% recommend this course from Delphi. The Instructor challenges you so that you conceptually understand the topics and are able to apply them.
Ahlam Naser
CIA
I have taken CIA Course, is a very good learning experience. Enjoy the audit cycle. I learned a lot and developed my skills as a work
Ashar Anis Rao
It has been good experience with Delphi. Management was prompt in resolving our concerns. The trainer was really good and has delivered well.
Franky Fernandes
I am writing to say I am very happy with the kind of training and instruction provided by Mr. Naresh. It’s been over two months that he has been training me and he is very well versed in his subject. The way of teaching is very impressive.
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