CIA Challenge Exam for Qualified Professionals Review

Engage online with your team or friends (up to 5 participants) in this internal audit professional certificate preparation course facilitated by Hadeel Nassar. The CIA Challenge Exam is designed for CPA, CA and CISA holders. The course consists of a 4-hour session per week, totaling 52 hours over 13 weeks for a CPA/CA holder, or 68 hours over 17 weeks for a CISA holder. Participants will receive access to Hock CIA materials (text-book and test-bank). The CIA program is an advanced-level curriculum that requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge of internal audit and related fields. The session schedule will be determined upon enrollment, and the language option for course instruction and exam is English only.

👉Comprehensive CIA Challenge Exam review course to help you pass the exam on your first try

Objective

The primary objective of a CIA Challenge Exam review course is to prepare candidates to pass the rigorous CIA examination on their first attempt by providing a structured, comprehensive study program and the necessary resources.

Session Agenda

Week	Accounting CIA Challenge Exam (CPA/CA Holder)	Information systems CIA Challenge Exam (CISA Holder)
1	Section I, Topic 1 – Foundations of Internal Auditing (4 Units)	Section I, Topic 1 – Foundations of Internal Auditing (4 Units)
2	Section I, Topic 2 – Independence and Objectivity (4 Units)	Section I, Topic 2 – Independence and Objectivity (4 Units)
3	Section I, Topic 3 – Proficiency and Due Professional Care (4 Units) Section I, Topic 4 – The QAIP (2 Units)	Section I, Topic 3 – Proficiency and Due Professional Care (4 Units) Section I, Topic 4 – The QAIP (2 Units)
4	Section I, Topic 5 – Governance, Risk Management, and Control (5 Units)	Section I, Topic 5 – Governance, Risk Management, and Control (10 Units)
5	Section I, Topic 5 – Governance, Risk Management, and Control	Section I, Topic 5 – Governance, Risk Management, and Control
6	Section I, Topic 6 – Fraud Risks (5 Units)	Section I, Topic 6 – Fraud Risks (5 Units)
7	Section II, Topic 1 – Managing the Internal Audit Activity (8 Units)	Section II, Topic 1 – Managing the Internal Audit Activity (5 Units)
8	Section II, Topic 2 – Planning the Engagement (5 Units)	Section II, Topic 2 – Planning the Engagement (5 Units)
9	Section II, Topic 3 – Performing the Engagement (7 Units)	Section II, Topic 3 – Performing the Engagement (4 Units)
10	Section II, Topic 4 – Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress (8 Units)	Section II, Topic 4 – Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress (4 Units)
11	Section III, Topic 1 – Business Acumen (4 Units) Section III, Topic 2 – Data Analytics (3 Units)	Section III, Topic 1 – Organizational Objectives, Behavior, and Performance (4 Units)
12	Section III, Topic 3 – Information Technology and Security (8 Units)	Section III, Topic 2 – Organizational Structure and Business Processes (4 Units)
13	Review	Section III, Topic 3 – Financial Accounting and Finance (5 Units)
14		Section III, Topic 3 – Financial Accounting and Finance
15		Section III, Topic 4 – Managerial Accounting (4 Units)
16		Section III, Topic 4 – Managerial Accounting
17		Review

Important Notes

Ensure the completion of each session by completing the online assignment weekly. You will receive your attendance certificate via email at the end of the program
Before starting the course you must:
- Prepare your Personal Study Plan
- Learn about the exam, find CIA Challenge Exam Information here
Course Activities (outside of online session hours)
- Read the text-book
- Practice using the retired exam questions
- Take a Mock exam when you feel ready
- Schedule a call, for further discussion or clarification
- Join the WhatsApp group to receive coaching, discuss and ask questions

Who is it for?

The CIA Challenge Exam is a fast-track route to obtaining the CIA designation. Eligible candidates must have already demonstrated specific internal audit knowledge through other certifications and can take a single exam to become a CIA. Professionals with the CIA Certification are more likely to be offered advancement into strategic corporate planning and leadership roles within the internal audit activity. According to The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), certification increases earning potential by as much as 51%.