CIA Challenge Exam Study Guide 2021

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Zain Academy, May 3, 2021 - Business & Economics - 395 pages

Welcome to the 2021 edition of CIA Challenge Exam Study Book. This study book will prepare you for CIA Challenge Exam conducted by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), US.

The book contains 661 study points presented with the questioning mind approach. Furthermore, there are 279 true false questions to reinforce the learned topics.

CIA Challenge Exam is passed by understanding the core topics presented in the syllabus and applying them in real case scenarios. You will be tested at higher cognitive levels. This book will help you develop a 360-degree level of understanding.

A dedicated section on Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Basic Information is added in the book, explaining the proven strategies to clear the CIA Challenge Exam in the first attempt.

This CIA Study Book is ideal for all persons working in industry and audit firms being ACCA and CA members. They will be ready for exam within three to four months if they can give at least three hours on weekdays and at least six hours on weekends. They will be able to concentrate their activities on career and family.

You can ask as many questions as you wish to either through WhatsApp (+92 311 222 4261) or email help@zainacademy.us and help@mzain.org, and I will answer to the best of my ability. My support and guidance will be with you TILL YOU PASS THE EXAMS. Do read the comments and ratings of my successful candidates from Zain Academy's Facebook Page.

Let’s work together towards the common goal of earning a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), US.

Supplement your preparation by practicing from CIA Challenge Exam Test Bank Questions 2021.

 

Contents

Preface
4
CIA Basic Information
6
About the Mentor
18
Letter from Muhammad Zain
19
Section A Essentials of Internal Auditing
23
Sub Section I Foundations of Internal Auditing True False Questions
37
Sub Section II Independence and Objectivity Study Points
44
Sub Section II Independence and Objectivity True False Questions
51
Sub Section I Managing the Internal Audit Activity True False Questions
180
Sub Section II Planning the Engagement Study Points
191
Sub Section II Planning the Engagement True False Questions
203
Sub Section III Conducting Internal Audit Engagements Study Points
207
Sub Section III Conducting Internal Audit Engagements True False Questions
232
Sub Section IV Communicating Results and Managing Progress Study Points
241
Sub Section IV Communicating Results and Managing Progress True False Questions
252
Section C Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing
256

Sub Section III Proficiency and Due Professional Care Study Points
55
Sub Section III Proficiency and Due Professional Care True False Questions
64
Sub Section IV Quality Assurance and Improvement Program Study Points
68
Sub Section IV Quality Assurance and Improvement Program True False Questions
76
Sub Section V Governance Risk Management and Control Study Points
79
Sub Section V Governance Risk Management and Control True False Questions
119
Sub Section VI Fraud Risks Study Points
128
Sub Section VI Fraud Risks True False Questions
141
Section B Practice of Internal Auditing
143
Sub Section I Business Acumen True False Questions
322
Sub Section II Information Security Study Points
331
Sub Section II Information Security True False Questions
361
Sub Section III Information Technology Study Points
368
Sub Section III Information Technology True False Questions
383
Books Written by Muhammad Zain
387
Quotes That Will Change Your Life
391
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About the author (2021)

Muhammad Zain (https://mzain.org/) has passed Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), US in February 2018, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams from Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), US and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exams from Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), US in March 2014. He completed his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in March 2010 from the University of Karachi, Pakistan. He earned his Bachelors of Commerce (BCom) from the same University in November 2007.

He has working experience of sixteen years, which includes five years of Public Accounting experience of working in EY Ford Rhodes, Pakistan – a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited (big4), and nine years of working experience in Industry.

He founded Zain Academy (https://zainacademy.us/) on 27 February 2017 with the mission “Knowledge for ALL” and the objective to “disseminate education for all candidates who wish to change the landscape of our working environment, believe in continuous education, and strive for the best.” The idea is not to live forever but to create something that will.

Zain Academy’s purpose is to create the best CIA, CMA and CPA Exam Preparation study materials and test bank questions at affordable pricing.

To date he has authored 57 books on Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications. Many candidates worldwide have taken his help, motivation, and guidance in attaining their true potential.

Readers are welcomed to contact him for any assistance in any part of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Furthermore, visit the Zain Academy’s YouTube channel for informative videos on CIA, CMA, CPA, and upcoming publications.