Certification and Accreditation for Auditors

Both IIA and ISACA provide certification designed specifically for auditors. While these certifications are useful for non-auditors, these professional associations gear their certification and continual education opportunities toward the audit community. This chapter will review the most common IIA and ISACA certifications for auditors. Table 15-2 provides a broader list of certifications which can be found on the organizations’ websites.

TABLE 15-2 IIA and ISACA certifications.

Association Certification
IIA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
IIA Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
IIA Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
IIA Certification in Control Self-Assessment ...

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