Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/07/2023 - 28/07/2023
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
About this course:
COURSE OVERVIEW
The new CIA exam Part 3 topics tested include governance and business ethics; risk management; organizational structure, including business processes and risks; communication; management and leadership principles; information technology and business continuity; financial management; and the global business environment.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The practical and results-oriented CIA® training course is based on adult learning concept. It incorporates short inspiring lectures with captivating PowerPoint slides; videos to enhance learning; ongoing discussions, training activities to reinforce key concepts within a fun learning environment.
- Note: All items in this section of the syllabus will be tested at the Awareness knowledge level unless otherwise indicated below.
- (P) = Candidates must exhibit proficiency (thorough understanding and ability to apply concepts) in these topic areas
- (A) = Candidates must exhibit awareness (knowledge of terminology and fundamentals) in these topic areas.
Topics Covered:
I. Governance / Business Ethics (5-15%)
A. Corporate/Organizational Governance Principles – Proficiency Level (P)
B. Environmental and Social Safeguards
C. Corporate Social Responsibility
II. Risk Management (10-20%) – Proficiency Level (P)
A. Risk Management Techniques
B. Organizational Use of Risk Frameworks
III. Organizational Structure/Business Processes and Risks (15-25%)
A. Risk/Control Implications of Different Organizational Structures
B. Structure (e.g., centralized/decentralized)
C. Typical Schemes in Various Business Cycles (e.g., procurement, sales, knowledge, supply-chain management)
D. Business Process Analysis (e.g., workflow analysis and bottleneck management, theory of constraints)
E. Inventory Management Techniques and Concepts
F. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)/Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)/E-commerce
G. Business Development Life Cycles
H. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Framework
I. Outsourcing Business Processes
IV. Communication (5-10%)
A. Communication (e.g., the process, organizational dynamics, impact of computerization)
B. Stakeholder Relationships
V. Management / Leadership Principles (10- 20%)
A. Strategic Management
B. Organizational Behavior
C. Management Skills/Leadership Styles
D. Conflict Management
E. Project Management / Change Management
VI. IT / Business Continuity (15-25%)
A. Security and Application Development
B. System Infrastructure
C. Business Continuity
VII. Financial Management (13-23%)
A. Financial Accounting and Finance
B. Managerial Accounting
VIII. Global Business Environment (0-10%)
A. Economic / Financial Environments
B. Cultural / Political Environments
C. Legal and Economics — General Concepts (e.g., contracts)
D. Impact of Government Legislation and Regulation on Business (e.g., trade legislation)