Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)-3rd Batch

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Internal Auditing – Develop a strong understanding of internal auditing principles and their importance in corporate governance.
• Ensure Independence and Objectivity – Learn how to maintain objectivity and independence while conducting audits.
• Manage Internal Audit Activities – Develop strategies to plan, execute, and oversee internal audit activities effectively.
• Develop Audit Planning and Design – Learn how to create effective audit plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Gather and Analyze Audit Evidence – Understand the techniques for collecting, documenting, and analyzing audit evidence.
• Conduct Internal Audits – Gain the ability to execute internal audits and assess operational risks.
• Evaluate Financial Statements – Develop expertise in interpreting and analyzing financial statements.
• Apply Internal Control and Fraud Detection Techniques – Learn how to design and assess internal controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
• Enhance Audit Reporting Skills – Develop the ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable audit reports.
• Support Organizational Governance and Compliance – Understand the role of internal auditing in strengthening governance, compliance, and business performance.

Modules:

M-1: Introduction to Internal Auditing
M-2: Independence and Objectivity
M-3: Managing the Internal Audit Activity
M-4: Audit Planning and Design
M-5: Audit Evidence and Documentation
M-6: Conducting an Audit
M-7: Understanding Financial Statements
M-8: Managerial Accounting & Internal Auditing
M-9: Internal Controls and Fraud Detection
M-10: Audit Reporting

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Develop and implement effective internal audit strategies.
• Maintain independence and objectivity in audit execution.
• Plan and design audit activities aligned with organizational goals.
• Collect and analyze audit evidence to support findings.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate financial statements and identify anomalies.
• Detect and prevent fraud through robust internal controls.
• Write comprehensive audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Improve organizational governance and compliance through auditing.
• Support strategic decision-making with audit insights.

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by Cambridge Academy of Professionals (CAP) UK. [www.cambridgeacademy.uk/]

Features:
Duration: 4 Months
Class: 10 Sessions
Class schedule: Sunday 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM GMT
Short Video Material: Yes
Mode of Learning: Virtual Class (Via Zoom)

Exam Method:

• Case Based Quiz:
  • Total Quiz: 10
  • Mark for Each Quiz: 20
  • 70% Passing Mark
     
• Number of Online Final Exams: 01
  • Number of  MCQ Questions: 50
  • Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Pass Mark: 70%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 05
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 3 In-Course Assignment
  • Each Assignment Marks: 100
  • Pass Mark: 70%
• 1 Capstone Project
  • Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 70%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Internal Auditor
Country: Kenya
"This course provided me with the practical tools and knowledge to conduct effective internal audits and improve governance within my company."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Risk Manager
Country: Ghana
"Learning about risk assessment and fraud detection has helped me identify gaps and recommend improvements to senior management."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Financial Controller
Country: South Africa
"The financial statement analysis and internal controls modules were very insightful and improved my ability to evaluate company performance."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Audit Manager
Country: Nigeria
"The course provided me with a structured approach to audit planning and execution, which has improved the overall quality of my audits."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: Compliance Officer
Country: Tanzania
"The program’s focus on governance and compliance has enabled me to strengthen internal controls and prevent fraud within the organization."

• Audit Planning and Execution
  • Proficiency in designing, planning, and executing internal audits.
• Risk Assessment and Management
  • Ability to assess and mitigate organizational risks through audit insights.
• Internal Control and Fraud Detection
  • Expertise in identifying weaknesses in controls and recommending corrective actions.
• Financial Statement Analysis
  • Skill in interpreting and analyzing financial data for audit purposes.
• Audit Reporting
  • Competence in preparing and presenting detailed audit reports.
• Ethical and Professional Conduct
  • Adherence to professional standards of independence and objectivity.
• Governance and Compliance
  • Ability to enhance organizational governance through internal audits.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  • Skill in identifying gaps and recommending strategic improvements.