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The internal audit function is an effective assurance and consulting function designed to evaluate and improve effective risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditors have obtained prominent status in most corporations and CPA firms. In addition, internal audit has proved to be an effective training ground for potential managers.

CIA Exam Review courses are offered at NIU Hoffman Estates in the fall and NIU Naperville in the spring. NIU is proud to be one of three universities selected by the IIA to deliver online CIA Exam Review courses.


Who Should Attend?

Chief audit executives, audit managers, audit staff, risk managers, finance and accounting students and professionals seeking a better understanding of internal auditing.

Why Choose NIU?

  • Prepare for the CIA exam with the IIA CIA Learning
    System™ print and online study materials
  • Access online study aids and practice exams
  • Focus on the critical areas of study with our
    intensive, work-friendly format
  • Gain a better understanding of content through our
    award-winning faculty team (NIU College of Business
    faculty and NIU Outreach affiliate instructors)
  • Network with instructors and peers
  • Enjoy professional learning environments and
    full-service catering (breakfast, lunch and breaks)
  • Earn CEU’s/CPE’s and Certificate of Completion
  • Connect with instructors until you take the CIA exam

In Partnership with The Institute of Internal Auditors (logo)


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. Candidates complete the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in organization and business environments.



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CIA Part 1: The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk and Control

The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in Governance, Risk and Control covers topics relative to compliance with the IIA’s attribute standards, risk and control knowledge elements, establishing priorities of the internal audit activity, and planning the internal audit engagement. Participants will gain an understanding of the nature of internal audit work in risk management, control and governance.

Instructor
David Sinason, PhD, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFSA is a PricewaterhouseCoopers professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University, College of Business and faculty director of the NIU CIA Review Program.

CIA Exam Review Part 1
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
May 1-31, 2012 Online Online $750 – Standard
$700 – IIA member/NIU alumni
#12248 Select

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shipping fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.


CIA Part 2: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement

Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement includes topics relative to conducting engagements, special engagements, monitoring engagement outcomes, fraud knowledge elements, and engagement tools.

Instructor
David Sinason, PhD, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFSA is a PricewaterhouseCoopers professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University, College of Business and faculty director of the NIU CIA Review Program.

CIA Exam Review Part 2
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
June 1-30, 2012 Online 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $750 – Standard
$700 – IIA member/NIU alumni
#12249 Select

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.


CIA Part 3: Business Analysis and Information Technology

Business Analysis and Information Technology includes topics related to business processes, financial accounting, economics and finance, managerial accounting, regulatory and legal issues and information technology.

Instructor
Natalie Churyk PhD, CPA is an associate professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University, College of Business.
Te-Wei Wang PhD, MCSE is an assistant professor and University of Illinois/Springfield and is adjuct faculty at Northern Illinois University.

CIA Exam Review Part 3
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
April 1-30, 2012 Online Online $730 – Standard
$680 – IIA member/NIU alumni
#12025 Select
July 1-31, 2012 Online Online $750 – Standard
$700 – IIA member/NIU alumni
#12250 Select

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.


CIA Part 4: Business Management Skills

Business Management Skills includes topics related to strategic management, global business environments, organizational behavior, management skills, and negotiating skills.

Instructor
Connie Fuller PhD, SPHR is an assistant professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is adjunct faculty at Northern Illinois University, College of Business (Department of Management).

CIA Exam Review Part 4
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
May 1-14, 2012 Online Online $730 – Standard
$680 – IIA member/NIU alumni
#12026 Select
August 1-14, 2012 Online Online $750 – Standard
$700 – IIA member/NIU alumni
#12251 Select

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.


Choose Part 1-3 Package Program

CIA Part 1-3 Package Program
Dates Location Price Event Number Register Online
May 1 - July 31, 2012 Online $1,875 - Regular
$1,800 - IIA member/NIU alumni
#12247 Select

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.


Choose our SERIES PACKAGE and save!

Complete Series Package
Dates Location Price Event Number Register Online
May 1 - August 14, 2012 Online $2,500 - Regular
$2,400 - IIA member/NIU alumni
#12230 Select

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shippimg fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Registration fees include IIA CIA Review Learning System hard-copy materials and online study aids. Full-service catering is provided for classroom courses.

Complete Series Package Only - 25 percent due at time of registration. Outstanding balance to be charged to credit card on file 21 days prior to class start. Students may make payments at anytime prior to final due date by contacting NIU Outreach at 800-345-9472.


Payment Information

Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form.

Credit card charges will appear as NIU Outreach.


Admission and Eligibility of CIA Exam Candidates

CIA candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) or its educational equivalent from an accredited college-level institution. Applicants must meet the education requirement before their CIA application can be approved and before they can register and sit for any CIA exam parts. Full-time undergraduate students in their senior year may sit for the exam. Professionals holding qualified certifications may receive professional recognition credit for Part 4 of the CIA® exam. Educators may be eligible to have exam fees waived.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to confirm they meet the examination qualifications and eligibility requirements with Institute of Internal Auditors (www.theiia.org) prior to enrolling in this course. NIU Outreach is a provider of the IIA’s CIA Review Learning System® prep course but assumes no responsibility or authority for the eligibility, application and admission of candidates, examination processes and award of credentials.

Visit the Institute of Internal Auditors website or download a PDF of the CIA Candidate Handbook for more information.


Online Course Requirements

Course requirements for award of a certificate of completion and 15.5 hours of continuing professional education credit for each of Parts 1-3 and 7.5 hours of continuing professional education credit for Part 4 are as follows: Review of all audio narrated PowerPoint presentations (online); Completion of all www.learnCIA.com practice exams with a score of 80% or better; Completion of the online post course examination (within 1 week of course end) with a score of 80% or better.


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