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Certified Internal Auditor

Global Certification
Preparation Workshop

ExcelCIA has developed a unique learning program anchored on three key points:
Highly disciplined regimen of classroom work, online interactive learning, internal progress tests, and continuous virtual exams
Constantly monitor the link between our program and the examination itself to ensure that our program content is in line with the
latest examination requirements and content
Program includes both core (technical subjects) and non-core subjects (schedule management, motivation, etc.) that are designed to
enhance your ability to succeed in the examination

Weekday Workshops
The Exam Preparation Workshop activities are conducted from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm in most of the sessions. This allows
the CIA candidate to complete the workshop in 40 weeks only and sit for the exams in the shortest possible time.

Cutting Edge Tools

Excelcia invests in resources that will allow the CIA candidate access to cutting edge not only in the CIA exams but
also in the internal audit industry and in education, in general. We believe that this facilitates the effective learning
of candidates and provides a greater confidence in taking the examinations.

Topnotch Mentors
Our CIA candidates are guided by a team of mentors who not only assist candidates to pass the examinations but also expose them to
leading internal audit practices and global standards. Our distinguished team of mentors is composed of an impressive mix of renowned
CIA trainers, CIA topnotchers, experienced internal auditors, academic practitioners, and industry expert.

Certified Internal Auditor

The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and
remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and
professionalism in the internal auditing field. Since the programs launch in 1973, it has
opened up countless doors of opportunity for practitioners around the world as it
communicates their ability to serve as a key player in their organizations success.
Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience, applicable
knowledge, and business tools that can deliver a positive impact in any organization or
business environment.
The CIA credential can be your master key to professional success, opening doors for
career opportunities and earning you increased credibility and respect within the profession
and your organization.
Ultimately, the CIA designation will:
Distinguish you from your peers.
Demonstrate your proficiency with internal staff and external clients.
Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry.
Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism.
Lay a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.
Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a professional advantage
for auditors at all stages of their careers, including chief audit executives, audit managers,
audit staff, risk management staff, and also students enrolled in an accounting or other
business or financial degree program.
Source : www.theiia.org

CIA 2013 Exam Syllabus, Part 1 Internal Audit Basics

Part 3 Internal Audit Knowledge Elements

125 questions | 2.5 Hours (150 minutes)

100 questions | 2.0 Hours (120 minutes)

A. Mandatory Guidance (35-45%)

Definition of Internal Auditing
Code of Ethics
The IIA's Attribute Standards

A. Financial Accounting

Part 3A- Information Technology and Business

Management Skills
A. Governance / Business Ethics (5-15%)

B. Internal Control, COSO, and Fraud Risk (25-35%)

Types of Controls
Management Control Techniques
Internal Control Framework Characteristics and Use
Alternative Control Frameworks
Risk Vocabulary and Concepts
Fraud Risk Awareness

C. Conducting Internal Audit Engagements Audit Tools and

Techniques (28-38%)

Data Gathering
Data Analysis and Interpretation:
Data Reporting
Documentation / Work Papers
Process Mapping, Including Flowcharting
Evaluate Relevance, Sufficiency, and Competence of Evidence

Part 2 Internal Audit Practice

100 questions | 2.0 Hours (120 minutes)
A. Managing the Internal Audit Function (40-50%)
Strategic Role of Internal Audit
Operational Role of IA
Establish Risk-Based IA Plan

Corporate/Organizational Governance Principles

Environmental and Social Safeguards
Corporate Social Responsibility

B. Risk Management (10-20%)

Risk Management Techniques
Organizational Use of Risk Frameworks

C. Organizational Structure/Business Processes and Risks

(15-25%)

Risk/Control Implications of Different Organizational Structures

Organizational Structure
Typical Schemes in Various Business Cycles
Business Process Analysis
Inventory Management Techniques and Concepts
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)/Electronic Data Interchange
(EDI)/E-commerce
Business Development Life Cycles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Framework
Outsourcing Business Processes

E. Management / Leadership Principles (10-20%)

Strategic Management
Organizational Behaviour
Management Skills/Leadership Styles
Conflict Management
Project Management / Change Management

F. Global Business Environment (0-10%)

B. Managing Individual Engagements (40-50%)
Plan Engagements
Supervise Engagement
Communicate Engagement Results
Monitor Engagement Outcomes

C. Fraud Risks and Controls (5-15%)

Consider the potential for fraud risks and identify common types
of fraud associated with the engagement area during the
engagement planning process
Determine if fraud risks require special consideration when
conducting an engagement
Determine if any suspected fraud merits investigation
Complete a process review to improve controls to prevent fraud
and recommend changes
Employ audit tests to detect fraud
Support a culture of fraud awareness, and encourage the
reporting of improprieties
Interrogation/investigative techniques
Forensic auditing

Part 3B - Financial Management (13-23%)

Economic / Financial Environments

Cultural / Political Environments
Legal and Economics General Concepts
Impact of Government Legislation and Regulation on Business

G. IT / Business Continuity (15-25%)

Security
Application Development
System Infrastructure
Business Continuity

Basic concepts and underlying principles of financial accounting

Intermediate concepts of financial accounting
Advanced concepts of financial accounting
Types of debt and equity
Financial instruments
Valuation models
Business valuation
Inventory valuation
Taxation schemes

B. Finance
Financial statement analysis
Capital budgeting
Cash management

C. Communication (5-10%)
Communication (the process, organizational dynamics, impact
of computerization)
Stakeholder Relationships

Part 3C - Financial Management (13-23%)

A. Managerial Accounting

General concepts
Costing systems
Cost concepts
Relevant cost
Cost-volume-profit analysis
Transfer pricing
Responsibility accounting
Operating budget

B. Management Principles (10-20%)

Organizational Behaviour
Management Skills/Leadership Styles
Conflict Management
Project Management / Change Management

CIA 2013 Examination Syllabus

Schedule of Fees
Course
Fee

No. of
Days

Part 1 - Internal Audit Basics

10,000

5/2

Part 2 Internal Audit Practic

Part 3 - Business Analysis and IT
3a - IT & Business Management
Skills
3b - Financial Accounting
3c - Managerial Accounting&
Finance
Total Course Fee (Part 1-3)

10,000

5/2

10,000

10/2

10,000

10/2

10,000

10/2

50,000

Requirements for CIA Application

2 pcs 2X2 picture with name tag(surname, first name,
middle initial), white background
Original and photocopy of any valid I.D.
Certified True Copy of Transcript of Record
Character reference
Accomplished student full-time status/experience
verification form
Experience Verification form

CIA Application and Examination Fees

CIA Applicationn
Part I exam fee
Part II exam fee
Part III exam fee
Total

Students
IIA
Non-IIA
Rate
Member Member
US$50
US$100 US$200
US$205
US$250 US$350
US$155
US$200 US$300
US$155
US$200 US$300
US$565
US$750 US$1150

*IIA Membership fee Php1,500 payable every January

All fees payable to IIA-P

Promo:
50% discount for all CPAs (full payment
Php25,000)
Free Part 2 or Part 3 exam fee on full
payment (Php 50,000) for IIA members
Free Part 1 exam fee on full payment
(Pho 50,000) for students

STEPS TO FOLLOW IN THE CIA EXAM APPLICATION AND

REGISTRATION (2013)
1. CANDIDATES will submit exam application form and supporting documents to IIAP
Certification Specialist for review.
Note: For application to be processed, all requirements shall be completed except for
the education (if student in his/her Senior Year) and work experience (if 24 months
Internal Audit or related functions/experience is not yet earned).
2. Upon receipt of notice from the IIAP Certifications Specialist that application is
approved (via email), CANDIDATES log in to the CCMS https://i7lp.integral7.com/durango/do/login?ownername=iia&usertype=candi... .CAND
IDATES access the CCMS by clicking Forgot your password link. CANDIDATES Input the
Last Name and email address on the fields (same information as what have been
written on the exam application form). Account recovery notice is sent to the email
address as registered in the exam application form.
3. CANDIDATES follow the instructions on how to activate CCMS account. Once
activated, CANDIDATES access CCMS and click on the Complete a Form link to
complete an application form. Select the application form for the certification of choice
and complete the required information.
4. Be careful to complete the application form fields accurately. CANDIDATES will need
to submit documentation to verify certain information that was reported (such as
education).
5. Read and agree to the Program Provisions and Conditions on the form. It is
important that CANDIDATES read this entire handbook before agreeing to the
conditions of the program. Read and agree to the Pricing Provisions and Conditions
before submitting the form.
6. The system will calculate the appropriate price for the submitted application and
present the CANDIDATE with a payment page that allows for payment by credit card.
Verify that the price quoted is correct

.7. Upon approval of the application, CANDIDATES are eligible to register for the
exam(s) in the program to which applied for. Approval of the application is based on the
information provided in the application.
8. Login to the CCMS and click on the Complete a Form link to complete an exam
registration form. Select the appropriate form for the exam or exam part of choice.
9. The CIA exam is offered in many languages, and the CANDIDATES do not need to
select the language at the time of registration. When CANDIDATES schedule exam with
Pearson VUE, the CANDIDATES will be able to select the language of choice. Most exam
languages are available in all Pearson VUE test centers around the world.
10. Registration for an exam (part/s) will be valid for 180 days from the date that the
registration is processed at The IIA. Each registration allows the CANDIDATES to sit for
that exam one time. It is the CANDIDATES responsibility to schedule an appointment
for that exam during the 180-day period and to sit for the exam during that time.
11. CANDIDATES are strongly encouraged to pay registration fees with a credit card as
this payment method significantly shortens the processing time. Registrations
submitted through the CCMS with payment by credit card are processed immediately.
Registrations submitted by mail or submitted through the CCMS with the payment
option of check or wire transfer may take several weeks to process.
12. CANDIDATES who opt to pay with a check or a wire transfer must: (1) include
information on their form of payment during the registration process and (2) follow the
on-screen instructions regarding submission of payment. Registrations will not be
processed until payment has been received in full and processed to CANDIDATES
record.
Note:
(1) CANDIDATE must wait until membership application has been processed prior to
submitting an exam application or exam registration. If it doesnt show a CANDIDATE as
a member, please email mayet.cardenas@iia-p.org or argel.ampognan@iia-p.org or call
940-9551 at the earliest convenience.
(2) The exam fees, once submitted are non-refundable in part or whole.
(3) Authority to Test will be sent to the email address registered in CANDIDATES CCMS
account.
(4) Exam document review turn-around time will be around 15-30 working days. Exam
application, registration via CCMS and receipt of Authority to Test email may just take
48 72 hours to process (provided fees are paid in full).

Our Facilities

Our Location

Take LRT2 and alight at Anonas Station.

Exit at North Entrance (Anson
Supermarket Bldg.) and proceed to
the right alley adjacent to the stairs.
Take the stairs going up to the 3rd floor.