Program Overview

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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Program

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field.

Program Overview

The CIA examination is authored, administered, and accredited by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), an international professional association that is recognized worldwide as the Internal Audit profession's leader in certification, education, research, and technological guidance. Florida Atlantic University is proud to offer a comprehensive instructor-led program based on the IIA's CIA Learning System in partnership with the IIA and its Palm Beach County Chapter.

Program Details

• Format: Saturdays, Live Virtual
• Date/Hours: April 18 - June 13, 2026, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Sessions: 8
• Price: $2,200 (Early Bird: Register and pay by April 5, 2026, and pay only $1,980.00)
• Local South Florida IIA Chapter membership receives a $100.00 discount.

Course Benefits

The program delivers a comprehensive curriculum for auditing professionals who wish to become certified as well as those who want to increase their knowledge in the field. Benefits include:

• Readiness for an internationally recognized CIA certification
• Significantly better employment opportunities
• Connection with the Palm Beach County IIA Chapter
• Expanded network of internal audit professionals
• Information on the latest developments in the audit industry
• Direct interaction with the best instructors in the field
• Individuals with the CIA earn an average of $38,000 more annually than those without the certification
• Course attendees will have access to top experts in the field, including leaders from both the IIA Palm Beach and IIA Miami chapters

Curriculum Description

The curriculum covers:

• Auditing
• Business strategy
• Governance
• Risk management
• Process Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Analysis

Part 1: Essentials of Internal Audit

• Foundation of Internal Auditing
• Independence and Objectivity
• Proficiency and Due Professional Care
• Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
• Governance, Risk Management, and Control
• Fraud Risks

Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing

• Managing the Internal Audit Activity
• Planning the Engagement
• Performing the Engagement
• Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress

Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing

• Business Acumen
• Information Security
• Information Technology
• Financial Management

Ideal Candidate

The program is ideal for:

• Students or new graduates who wish to obtain the CIA certification and pursue a career in Internal Audit
• Experienced audit professionals looking to refresh their knowledge in the area
• Finance professionals intending to obtain an understanding of the Internal Audit standards and requirements

Eligibility for CIA Certification

To be eligible for CIA certification, participants must meet the requirements specified by the Institute of Internal Auditors, which include:

1. Education
2. Experience
3. Professional Conduct
4. Examination

Books and Materials

All students will be provided with a full set of Becker-The IIA's CIA Exam Review Class Materials. All books and materials are included in program fees; exam fees are not included.

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced instructors, including:

Clay Moegenburg

Clay Moegenburg is the President and Managing Director of Synectus Advisory Group LLC. He develops and deploys strategic business solutions.

Michael Marshall

Michael Marshall is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management. He has over 40 years of professional auditing, accounting, compliance, governance, risk management, and technology management experience.