Emory Certified Internal Auditor Program

Thank you for your interest in Emory's Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Program!

Top 7 reasons to earn your Internal Auditor Certificate at Emory!

1. Emory University reputation for high academic standards is widely recognized.
2. Emory University has the only institutional offering in the states of GA, AL, SC, TN, and MS
3. Our program is a non-credit continuing education program that allows you to take classes on Saturdays over an 11-week period, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Classes are held at Emory’s Briarcliff campus (1256 Briarcliff Rd., Bldg. B, Atlanta 30306). 

4. Our program utilizes The IIA’s CIA Learning System™, which is the comprehensive professional development and Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) exam preparation curriculum. It combines printed materials, online tests and resources, and in-class instruction.  The Learning System is built upon the most current version 3.0 of The IIA’s CIA Learning System, which just became available July 15, 2010. This version features text and questions that are aligned with the 2010 International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). 

5. Our program is taught by experienced and appropriately credentialed auditors who have been approved by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
6. Each module (course) in the program ends in the award of an Emory certificate of completion and Certified Professional Education (CPE) units.
7. The four modules may be taken separately on an a-la-carte basis, so you only take the course(s) you need; or for cost savings, may be registered for all at once. Each course corresponds to one of the four parts of the CIA examination.

Emory’s Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Program has been developed in direct collaboration with The Institute for Internal Auditors to provide the most current curriculum reflecting internationally recognized auditing standards included in the CIA Examination. 

The Emory CIA program is composed of  four modular-based courses designed to prepare participants for success on the four part Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination. The program utilizes enriched educational experience, most current information and business tools that are immediately applicable in any organization or business environment.  Ultimately, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential is the only globally accepted designation for internal auditors.  It is the standard by which internal auditing professionals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field.

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with members in 165 countries.  The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, standard-setter, and resource for professional development. The IIA currently boasts more than 155,000 members, 96 international institutes, and 153 chapters in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

If you are experienced or relatively new to the field of accounting and auditing achieving your CIA credential is a significant advance in your professional development.  Learn more