Certified Internal Auditor

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Certified internal auditors (CIAs) work within an organization such as government departments or private businesses to examine financial records for accuracy and mismanagement.

Other types of work performed by CIAs, as listed by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, include:

tracking revenues and expenditures making efficiency recommendations
offering financial planning recommendations to upper management

One specific branch of internal auditing is
in information technology
Accountants in these positions will combine their background experience in accounting and computer technology to asses IT managements risks and security.

Salary & Potential

• junior auditors often make between $53,250-$70,750
• senior certified internal auditors may pull in between $69,750-$90,250
• audit managers typically earn an average salary of $87,750-$121,000

Acceptable Documents:
Copy of your degree or official transcripts
*If your name has changed since you earned your degree, you must also include your legal name change document.*
Letter from university confirming degree
Letter from evaluation services confirming degree level
The Global Board of Directors has approved an alternate path to eligibility for the CIA for those candidates who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

CIA candidates must hold a 3 - 4 year postsecondary degree (or higher)
Candidates may now become eligible for the CIA, subject to approval, who possess:
- 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.

Requirements

• Before a candidate application can be approved, ALL documentation must be received and approved by The IIA’s Certification staff.
• CIA candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements for education: - Character - Work experience - Identification

They review controls for an organization’s financial computer records systems
evaluating
analyzing financial data
ensures there data is gathered from reliable computer sources
Information technology internal auditors also frequently analyze computer security regarding financial record keeping