The IIA's CIA Learning System Sampler

The IIA’s CIA Learning System Sampler Book

The IIA’s CIA Learning System Sampler Book

Michael is President of Boundless LLC, an expert internal auditing and gov-ernance firm and is Chairman of the Business Integrity Alliance™, which is a joint venture between zEthics, Inc. and Boundless LLC missioned to advo-cate and advance the practices supporting the principles of integrity, trans-parency, accountability, and risk oversight. Michael is an internationally rec-ognized expert trainer and speaker on the topics of auditing, risk, compli-ance, ethics, and governance. He is a published author and has made con-tributions to the IIA’s Insight, Wall Street Journal, CFO.com, and Comcast’s MoneyMattersTV. Michael carries the Certified Internal Auditor®, Certified Information Systems Auditors®, and Certified in the Governance of Enter-prise IT® designations.

Testimonials

“Michael is a seasoned Audit professional and a fantastic speaker. I highly recommend attending his training courses; he is a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to work with.” Mecca Baker, Ethics Officer and Chief Compliance Audit Manager, Defense Support Services “Michael was a valuable trainer to the Christiana Care Internal Audit Department in their initiative to become Certified Internal Auditors®. He is very knowledgeable of the subject matter, and entertaining to listen to. His services were of great value to Christiana Care” Director, Internal Audit at Christiana Care Health System “If you want someone who can prepare you to pass the CIA exam or just give you a better understanding of the profession and where it is heading - Mikes the man.” - Pete Witmer, Internal Auditor, East Penn Manufacturing “Michael is a real Champion of the Internal Audit Profession. His knowledge of the Industry and IA profession surpasses anyone's in my recent experience. His enthusiasm for his colleagues and students to pass the CIA Exam is infectious.” Linda Slatcher, Auditor, Aqua America “Michael is a dynamic and energetic speaker with a passion for redefining the role of The Internal Auditor.” Mario Ricci, VP of Programs at Institute of Internal Auditors - Sacramento

Michael Brozzetti, CIA, CISA, CGEIT

P: (267) 297-0706

E: [email protected]

W: www.internal-audit-training.com

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The IIA’s CIA Learning System™

Sampler Book

Table of Contents

The IIA’s CIA Learning System Overview .......................................................................... 3

Printed Materials................................................................................................................. 4

Interactive Online Study Tools ........................................................................................... 8

Online Menu ........................................................................................................... 9

Pre-test ................................................................................................................. 10

Quizzes ................................................................................................................. 11

Flashcards ............................................................................................................ 11

Post-test................................................................................................................ 12

CIA Practice Exam ................................................................................................ 12

Resource Center ................................................................................................... 13

Reporting .............................................................................................................. 13

Class Formats ................................................................................................................. 14

Resources/FAQ’s ............................................................................................................. 15

Sample Instructor Materials .............................................................................................. 16

Sample Agenda ................................................................................................................ 17

Contact Information ......................................................................................................... 18

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The IIA’s CIA Learning System™ The IIA’s CIA Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and Certified Internal Auditor

®

(CIA®) exam preparation program. It combines printed materials with online tests, study tools, and resources to

teach the entire global CIA body of knowledge. This program offers premier-quality training that meets the unique demands of internal audit professionals and employers.

Why Choose The IIA’s CIA Learning System?

Current Content: The program was updated and enhanced in July 2010.

Expert Design: A team of 12 CIA-certified industry experts created the Learning System to be the most current, comprehensive, and effective CIA review program available.

Ongoing Feedback: Interactive Web-based study tools provide immediate instructional feedback that references the printed materials, directing you to topics that require further review.

Customized Training Options: Self-directed materials can be combined with live or online instructor-led courses, allowing you to customize your personal or corporate training. Print materials and online study tools are also available in French.

Print Materials

Four print modules that correspond to the four parts of the CIA exam.

Content includes the entire global CIA exam syllabus. Topics were updated in July 2010 to align with international professional practices.

Interactive Software

Pre-tests identify which topics require intensive study.

Section quizzes test comprehension and retention of concepts.

Post-tests gauge knowledge gained and identify areas requiring further study.

eFlashcards and glossary offer review of key terms and definitions.

CIA Practice Exams build confidence with the computer-based CIA exam software.

Progress reports track activities and scores.

Self-Directed Materials

The IIA’s CIA Learning System combines printed materials and interactive online software. These tools have been designed to teach and reinforce the entire global CIA syllabus in a concise, easy to understand format. Self-study materials include:

What Will You Learn?

Part 1: The Internal Audit Activity’s Role in

Governance, Risk and Control

Comply with The IIA’s Attribute Standards

Risk and Control Knowledge Elements

Establish a risk-based plan to determine the priorities of the internal audit activity

Plan engagements

The nature of internal audit work in risk management, control, and governance

Part 2: Conducting the Internal Audit

Engagement

Conduct engagements

Conduct specific engagements

Monitor engagement outcomes

Fraud knowledge elements

Engagement tools

Part 3: Business Analysis and Information

Technology

Business processes

Financial accounting and finance

Managerial accounting

Regulatory, legal, and economics

Information technology

Part 4: Business Management Skills

Strategic management

Global business environments

Organizational behavior

Management skills

Negotiating

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Printed Materials

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Printed Books

The printed books, which are spiral bound to make studying easier, follow the CIA exam syllabus by ad-dressing all the CIA exam topics found within the Sections for each Part of the exam.

There are more than 1,100 pages of comprehensive information intended to teach The IIA CIA exam sylla-bus. The books are used in many companies as a baseline professional development tool, in addition to a certification preparation tool, because they are a comprehensive overview of The IIA Standards and the practice of the Internal Audit across the world.

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Printed Books

The printed materials are graphically rich, easy to use, and linked directly to every practice question found in the online software.

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Printed Books

The printed materials follow the CIA exam syllabus nearly identically. The sections are weighted the same way the exam is weighted and the topics are taught to the same “Proficiency and Awareness” levels on which they are tested (as depicted by “Level A and Level P” in the sample table of contents, below).

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The IIA’s CIA Learning System

Interactive Online

Study Tools

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Online Menu

The online study tools help learners to apply the concepts learned in the printed materials and test their un-derstanding and retention of the topics.

Quizzes and tests prepare the user for the CIA exam, providing immediate feedback and additional guid-ance. They are also timed to help individuals gauge whether they are answering questions at an adequate pace.

Purchasers of the full, four-part program have access to the online tools for two years. Purchasers of an in-dividual part have access for one year.

All interactive online study tools can be accessed at www.LearnCIA.com.

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Pre-test

Pre-tests are made up of 50 questions covering all CIA topics as weighted by the CIA exam.

Answers are identified as correct or incorrect and rationale is provided for the correct answer as well as reference to the corresponding section in the training materials for follow-up.

The pre-test results will identify the user’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing the individual to focus their attention where it’s most needed. After completing the course, pre-test scores will be compared to post-test scores in the Reports section to show knowledge and skills have improved.

The rationale refers

participants to the

specific section in the

text that outlines the

topic.

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Quizzes

After reading each section in the printed materials, users are encouraged to test their understanding and retention of the topics by completing a quick quiz (10 questions) or extended quiz (all questions pertaining to each section). Quizzes are timed and provide immediate feedback with correct answer identification, rationale, and reference to the appropriate section in the printed materials.

Flashcards

Users can test their knowledge of important terms and definitions with online flashcards.

Printable versions of the flashcards are available in the Resource Center.

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Post-test

Post-tests include 100 questions taken from all topics throughout the course part, as weighted by the CIA exam.

The post-test is timed, provides immediate feedback, rationale, and reference to the appropriate section in the printed materials for additional review.

After completing the pre-test, users can visit the Reports to see a comparison of their pre-test and post-test scores to evaluate their progress throughout the course.

CIA Practice Exam

The CIA Practice Exam was designed to help CIA candidates gain comfort and experience with the format and functionality of the computer-based CIA exam.

This 100 question exam is timed and users must complete the exam in one 2-hour, 45-minute sitting.

Users can flag questions for review and skip and return to questions later in the exam.

Instructional feedback is not provided as this is considered an exam simulation.

Following the exam, users can review their incorrect/correct questions.

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Resource Center

Program updates, test-taking tips, printable flashcards, related links, reference material, and feedback forms are available on the Resource Center.

Reports

Best Test Scores report provides a summary of all quiz/text/exam scores. Users can look at each attempt and review the questions that were answered incorrectly.

Pre-/Post-Test Comparison reviews the user’s pre– and post-test scores by section to gauge knowledge gain.

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Class Formats:

Comprehensive - In this format, the entire body of knowledge is covered from start to finish. Users are responsible for some independent study, especially if there is a time lag between the end of class and when they sit for the exam or if they have a fundamental weakness in a topic area(s). The minimum amount of course instruction time for this format is:

Part 1 – 15-20 hours

Part 2 – 15-20 hours

Part 3 – 24-31 hours

Part 4 – 9 hours

The Comprehensive course is very thorough. It’s often offered by individual part so candidates can schedule their exams shortly after the conclusion of class before moving on to the next Part. The course can also be offered over two full weeks so that additional time can be spent on the highest risk areas.

Refresher- In this format, only the topic areas identified in the users group reports are covered. Students’ must complete the independent self study before class so that the instructor can customize the agenda based on the needs of the class. Because the class is customized for the exact needs of the participants, this course can be shortened from the Comprehensive format.

Generally, we see the course duration as:

Part 1 – 8 hours

Part 2 – 8 hours

Part 3 – 16 hours

Part 4 – 4 hours

This format works well if you are hosting a week long training event for your employees. They can choose between the four courses (Parts 1-4) as well as other training programs offered in the program.

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Instructor Materials

Instructor version of printed materials (not pictured)

1000+ Instructor slides on CD-

ROM (Parts 1-4)

Student Slides and Activities

Books

Paper and Pencil Exams

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Sample Agenda

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Helpful Resources/FAQ Certification Candidate Handbook: http://www.theiia.org/certification/

My CIA Review Plan: http://www.learncia.com/my-cia-review-plan

IA’s Code of Ethics: http://www.theiia.org/guidance/standards-and-guidance/ippf/

code-of-ethics/

IIA’s Standards and Guidance: http://www.theiia.org/guidance/standards-and-

guidance/

FAQ’s: Can The IIA’s CIA Learning System be shared with multiple candidates?

No. The IIA’s license agreement allows for one user per set of materials. In addition, the online reports users access throughout their studies are designed to give specific feedback based on the users specific strengths and weaknesses. Multiple users taking practice exams under the same login would result in a combination of testing results and be unbeneficial for all.

Can I access the online software from multiple computers?

Yes, and not just from computers. You can access the online software at learncia.com from any Internet capable device (i.e. laptop, desktop, ipad©, Blackberry©, etc.) from around the world.

What is the main difference between the Self-Study materials and the Instructor-Led courses?

The Instructor-Led courses combine the Self-Study print and online components with the leadership of a qualified instructor. The qualified instructor enhances the learning environment by presenting the subject matter, facilitating interactive discussion, sharing real world examples, and being an on-going resource for professional development. The instructor-led course materials also include a supplemental workbook of the instructor’s power point slides.

What is the best way to fit the Comprehensive Instructor-Led Courses into our busy work schedule?

The four parts to the IIA’s CIA Learning system can be scheduled over a period of time by each of its 4 parts. For example, dedicating one week twice a year, a couple days per month, or a couple days per quarter are just some ways the course can be scheduled. The qualified instructor can help you establish a mutually beneficial course schedule that fits your organizational needs.

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Contact Us For More Information

Instructor:

Michael Brozzetti, CIA, CISA, CGEIT

P: (267) 297-0706

E: [email protected]

W: www.internal-audit-training.com

Questions about The IIA’s CIA Learning System

Mike Downs

Corporate Business Development Specialist

P: +1-651-905-2609

E: [email protected]

For more information, visit www.LearnCIA.com or call Mike Downs at +1-

651-905-2609

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