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CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

The CIA is the global certification for internal auditors awarded by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). It has a three-part exam on internal audit fundamentals, practice and business knowledge, plus experience requirements.

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Internal Auditor
IT Auditor
Internal Audit Consultant
External Audit Associate

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Skills it belongs to

Audit methodology
Internal controls and risk oversight

Sources

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditors (external site) accessed 31 Oct 2026

Updated 31 Oct 2026.

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