Educational Requirement
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or college. A copy of the candidate’s highest qualification, transcripts or other written proof of completion of a degree programme must be submitted with the registration form.
Educational Requirement
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or college. A copy of the candidate’s highest qualification, transcripts or other written proof of completion of a degree programme must be submitted with the registration form.
Professional Experience
CIAs are required to complete 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent. Equivalent experience means experience in audit/assessment disciplines, including external auditing, quality assurance, compliance, and internal control. Candidates may sit for the CIA examination prior to satisfying their experience requirement, but they will not be certified until the experience requirement has been met. A candidate’s work experience in internal or external auditing should:
- Be printed on the Internal Audit Experience Verification Form or on the organisation’s letterhead.
- Include the specific dates of employment in an auditing capacity.
- Specify the position(s) held along with a brief description of duties and responsibilities.
- Contain the signature and title of the candidate’s supervisor, another appropriate member of the organisation, or a Certified Internal Auditor.Include the specific dates of employment in an auditing capacity.
The Internal Audit Experience Verification Form should be sent with the candidate’s application or later when criteria have been met. However, prompt submission of the Experience Verification Form will expedite certification processing once the candidate has passed the examination.
Character Reference
CIAs must exhibit the highest moral and professional character and abide by the IIA’s Code of Ethics. Candidates must submit a character reference from a responsible person such as a CIA, supervisor, manager, or educator. The Character Reference Form must accompany the Application Form.
Membership of IIA
Candidates must be individual members of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia, and be familiar with The IIA’s Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and agree to abide by The IIA’s Code of Ethics which sets forth standards of conduct for all members and CIAs.