CIA® (Certified Internal Auditor)

Entry Requirements

Students Must Have Completed A Bachelor’s Degree

Those without a bachelor’s degree can still get entry into CIA if they have:

• Two years' post-secondary education and five years verified experience in internal audit or its equivalent.
• OR seven years' verified experience in internal audit or its equivalent.

Exams

• 125 MCQs for Part 1 – 2.5 hours.
• 100 MCQs for Part 2 – 2.0 hours.
• 100 MCQs for Part 3 – 2.0 hours.

Exams are conducted in Pearson VUE centres across Qatar.

Training Structure

• The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the regulatory framework.
• Video recorded lectures for each part.
• Official CIA study text and question bank.
• Special tailor-made notes for our students.
• Practice questions solved in class for each part.

Syllabus

Part 1 – Internal Audit Basics

• Mandatory Guidance (35–45)
• Internal Control / Risk (25–35) – Awareness Level (A)
• Conducting Internal Audit Engagements – Tools & Techniques (25–35)

Part 2 – Internal Audit Practice

• Managing the Internal Audit Function (40–50)
• Managing Individual Engagements (40–50)
• Fraud Risks and Controls (5–15)

Part 3 – Internal Audit Knowledge

• Governance / Business Ethics (5–15)
• Risk Management (10–20) – Proficiency Level (P)
• Organizational Structure / Processes & Risks (15–25)
• Communication (5–10)
• Management / Leadership Principles (10–20)
• IT / Business Continuity (15–25)
• Financial Management (10–20)
• Global Business Environment (0–10)

CIA in Qatar

• CIA is in high demand in Qatar and is widely preferred for internal audit roles.
• An active local IIA Chapter supports members and the profession.
• Exams are held in Qatar at various Pearson VUE Approved Centres.