Internal Audit Function

Ready to conquer the CIA Part 3 exam and master the Internal Audit Function?

This book is your complete, focused guide to passing Part 3 of the Certified Internal Auditor exam. We cover the entire syllabus, starting with Section A, Internal Audit Operations (25%). You'll learn to plan, organize, and monitor audit operations. We cover managing all key resources: financial, human, and IT. This includes budgeting, recruiting, and training your team. You will learn to align the internal audit strategy with stakeholder expectations. Plus, we cover the Chief Audit Executive's (CAE) crucial role in communicating with the board and senior management. Next, we dive into Section B, the Internal Audit Plan (15%). You'll discover how to identify potential engagements. We show you how to define the audit universe. You'll master developing a risk-based audit plan. This section also covers coordinating with other assurance providers. Then, we move to Section C, Quality of the Internal Audit Function (15%). This part explains the required Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). You'll understand the difference between internal and external assessments. You'll learn the correct way to disclose nonconformance with The IIA's Standards. We also teach you to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure your function's performance. Finally, we tackle the largest domain, Section D: Engagement Results and Monitoring (45%). You'll master how to effectively communicate engagement results. We break down the key components of an audit report, like objectives, scope, and conclusions. You will learn how to develop recommendations and manage action plans, even when you have disagreements with management. This section also covers assessing residual risk, communicating risk acceptance, and the vital process for monitoring and escalating action plans.

Many study guides are just a dry collection of facts. This book is different. We wrote it in simple, natural English, making complex topics easy to understand. It’s designed to be conversational, not a dense textbook. We don't just list the syllabus points; we explain them using the official expanded test specifications as our guide. This book's competitive advantage is its structure. The table of contents perfectly mirrors the official CIA Part 3 syllabus. This logical flow lets you connect what you're reading directly to the four domains of the exam, making your study time more efficient. We cut out the fluff and focus only on what you need to know to pass. This clear, practical approach builds your confidence by ensuring you understand the why behind the concepts, not just memorizing terms.

Copyright Disclaimer: This author has no affiliation with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). This book is independently produced under the nominative fair use doctrine.