The aim of this test bank is to focus on
[A] Section I which is the Foundations of Internal Auditing, in particular in the following areas:
Purpose, Authority, and Responsibility
Internal Audit Charter
Assurance and Consulting Services
The IIA Code of Ethics
[B] Section II which is the Independence and Objectivity, in particular in the following areas:
Organizational Independence of IAA
Impairments to Independence
Assess Internal Auditor's Objectivity
Analyze Policies that Promote Objectivity
[C] Section III which is the Proficiency and Due Professional Care, in particular in the following areas:
Internal Audit Proficiency
Competency of the Internal Auditor
Due Professional Care
Demonstrate Competency through CPD
[D] Section IV which is the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, in particular in the following areas:
Required Elements of the QAIP
Reporting Results of the QAIP
[E] Section V - which is the Governance, Risk Management, and Control, in particular in the following areas:
The Three Lines Model
Governance, Organizational Culture, and Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility
Concepts of Risk and Risk Management
Risk Management Frameworks
Examing the Effectiveness of Risk Management
The Role of the IAA in Risk Management
Internal Control Concepts and Types of Controls
Internal Control Frameworks
Effectiveness and Efficiency of Internal Controls
[F] Section VI which is the Fraud Risks, in particular in the following areas:
Fraud Risks and Types of Fraud
Evaluating Potential of and Detection of Fraud
Recommend Controls and Improve Awareness
Forensic Auditing
It is worth mentioning that
Section I - Foundations of Internal Auditing weighs around 15% of the CIA Part 1 Exam.
Section II - Independence and Objectivity weighs around 15% of the CIA Part 1 Exam.
Section III - Proficiency and Due Professional Care weighs around 18% of the CIA Part 1 Exam.
Section IV - Quality Assurance & Improvement Program weighs around 7% of the CIA Part 1 Exam.
Section V - Governance, Risk Management, and Control weighs around 35% of the CIA Part 1 Exam.
Section VI - Fraud Risks weighs around 10% of the CIA Part 1 Exam.
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