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Module Description
Updated 2025 Syllabus
4 days of tuition
Prepare to pass the CIA Part 1 exam
Face-to-face (or virtual delivery)
Taught by real-world auditors
Learn (& network) with other professionals
Lunch provided
Fantastic, centrally located training venue
Industry leading pass rates
"We train you to become professional auditors
- Not just to pass exams"
Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) Examination Expanded Test Specifications
Part 1 - Internal Audit Fundamentals
This instructor-led Part 1 CIA exam preparation course is designed to give candidates a comprehensive review of the topics covered on the Part 1 CIA exam. The course will provide in-depth analysis, reinforce your CIA knowledge, clarify topics, and build exam-day confidence.
It is appropriate for CIA candidates, internal auditors seeking professional development, and students in accounting, business, or financial degree programs.
During this course you will be able to:
- Discuss difficult topics with subject matter experts and peers
- Obtain study tips to help you stay on track to complete your CIA exam within your specific timeframe
- Work through practice exam questions
Please note: additional self-study time outside of the classroom will be necessary to prepare for the exam.
Section A: Foundations of Internal Auditing (35%)
- Describe the Purpose of Internal Auditing according to the Global Internal Audit Standards
- Explain the internal audit mandate and responsibilities of the board and chief audit executive
- Recognise the requirements of an internal audit charter
- Interpret the differences between assurance services and advisory services provided by the internal audit function
- Describe the types of assurance services performed by the internal audit function
- Describe the types of advisory services performed by the internal audit function
- Identify situations where the independence of the internal audit function may be impaired
- Recognise the internal audit function's role in the organisation's risk management process
Section B: Ethics and Professionalism (20%)
- Demonstrate integrity
- Assess whether an individual internal auditor has any impairments to objectivity
- Analyse policies that promote objectivity and potential options to mitigate impairments
- Apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies required (whether developed or procured) to fulfil the responsibilities of the internal audit function
- Demonstrate due professional care
- Maintain confidentiality and use information appropriately during engagements
Section C: Governance, Risk Management, and Control (30%)
- Describe the concept of organisational governance
- Recognise the impact of organisational culture on the overall control environment and individual engagement risks and controls
- Recognise ethical and compliance-related issues
- Interpret fundamental concepts of risk type
- Interpret fundamental concepts of the risk management process
- Describe risk management within organisational processes and functions
- Interpret internal control concepts and types of controls
- Recognise the importance of the design, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls (financial and non-financial)
Section D: Fraud Risks (15%)
- Describe concepts of fraud risks and types of fraud
- Determine whether fraud risks require special consideration during an engagement
- Evaluate the potential for fraud and how the organisation detects and manages fraud risks
- Describe controls to prevent and detect fraud
- Recognise techniques and the internal audit function's role related to fraud investigation
Got it! Here’s the refined version with only the numbered section titles and their first sentences:
Section A: Foundations of Internal Auditing (35%)
- Describe the Purpose of Internal Auditing according to the Global Internal Audit Standards
- Explain the internal audit mandate and responsibilities of the board and chief audit executive
- Recognise the requirements of an internal audit charter
- Interpret the differences between assurance services and advisory services provided by the internal audit function
- Describe the types of assurance services performed by the internal audit function
- Describe the types of advisory services performed by the internal audit function
- Identify situations where the independence of the internal audit function may be impaired
- Recognise the internal audit function's role in the organisation's risk management process
Section B: Ethics and Professionalism (20%)
- Demonstrate integrity
- Assess whether an individual internal auditor has any impairments to objectivity
- Analyse policies that promote objectivity and potential options to mitigate impairments
- Apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies required (whether developed or procured) to fulfil the responsibilities of the internal audit function
- Demonstrate due professional care
- Maintain confidentiality and use information appropriately during engagements
Section C: Governance, Risk Management, and Control (30%)
- Describe the concept of organisational governance
- Recognise the impact of organisational culture on the overall control environment and individual engagement risks and controls
- Recognise ethical and compliance-related issues
- Interpret fundamental concepts of risk type
- Interpret fundamental concepts of the risk management process
- Describe risk management within organisational processes and functions
- Interpret internal control concepts and types of controls
- Recognise the importance of the design, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls (financial and non-financial)
Section D: Fraud Risks (15%)
Module sessions
Date |
Month |
Location |
Price |
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03/06/2025 to 06/06/2025 |
June |
Cardiff |
£995 |
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09/09/2025 to 12/09/2025 |
September |
Cardiff |
£995 |
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11/11/2025 to 14/11/2025 |
November |
Cardiff |
£995 |
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10/02/2026 to 13/02/2026 |
February |
Cardiff |
£995 |
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