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What are the requirements for the CIA?
- June 24, 2024
- Posted by: marketing@netrika.com
- Category: Blogs
The CIA Certification is acknowledged as the premium global credential for internal auditing. Internal auditing is a fast-growing profession that offers Certified Internal Auditor professionals a range of prospective career prospects in the face of national and international regulatory developments. In both public and private businesses, charitable institutions, and governmental bodies at all levels, certified internal auditors are highly sought after.
Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the best way to demonstrate one’s expertise, skills, and competencies to carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, across the globe. In fact, according to the IIA’s Internal Audit Compensation ReportCandidates who hold the CIA Certification make 40% more money than their colleagues who do not hold the certification.
While the CFE certification offers a professional with a scaling career opportunity and global recognition, a candidate wishing to obtain the credential must meet certain requirements.
Eligibility Criteria required to become a certified internal auditor?
- Bachelor’s Degree (or Equivalent): To take the exam, a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, however, they are not required to have the necessary work experience. To become certified, they need to pass each of the three exam sections. They also need to have two years or more of equivalent expertise in internal auditing.
- Master’s Degree Holders (or Equivalent) A master’s degree holder is eligible to take an exam (before gaining the necessary work experience). Before they can become certified, they also need to pass all three exam sections. They also need to have at least a year’s worth of expertise with internal audits, or something comparable.
- Holder of an Active Internal Audit Practitioner Designation: Candidates may apply to take the CIA challenge exam if they hold an active internal audit practitioner designation. To become certified, they must clear all three exam sections and have at least five years of experience in internal auditing, or the equivalent.
- Five Years of Experience in Internal Auditing (or Equivalent): Candidates may apply to take the CIA test if they have completed five years of internal auditing or have equivalent experience. But before they can get certified, they have to pass all three exam sections. There is no additional experience required for these experts in order to meet the eligibility requirements.
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