The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is the most prestigious professional qualification in its field, and it is the only internationally recognized and accepted internal audit certification. The Certified Internal Auditor title is issued by the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) and is the global benchmark that reflects the abilities and competencies internal audit practitioners are required to have.
The CIA community includes over 200,000 certified professionals from more than 170 countries. Getting the CIA certification is a mark of distinction on the world stage, allowing you to earn an extra $38,000 a year on average.
Internal Auditors seek the Certified Internal Auditor Certification to :
A CIA Qualification holder will be recognized as,
The CIA exam has balanced content throughout three exam sections, is aligned with the most recent International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and
reflects current worldwide internal auditing practice.
Earning the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification offers numerous advantages that can significantly boost your professional journey:
Recognized worldwide, establishing your expertise in internal auditing.
Unlock advanced job roles and leadership positions.
Master internal audit practices, risk management, and governance.
Command higher salaries and better compensation packages.
Engage in ongoing professional development and stay updated with industry standards.
To be accepted into one of the IIA’s certification programs, you must have an Associate’s degree or above. A Foundation Degree, Diploma of Higher Education, Higher National Diploma, or three A-level diplomas with a grade of C or better are common counterparts
Financial & Accounting Consultant / Professional Trainer, MBA, CPA, CIA-IIA
Experience- 20+ Years
Maaz Barakat is an Internationally Accredited Trainer specializing in qualifying candidates (mainly Gulf nationals) to attain professional qualifications in Finance and Accounting fields (CPA, CMA, CIA, ACCA, FRM, ASC, FFAC, Dip IFRS, ICAEW CFAB, etc.). He is also a visiting Lecturer at The American University in Dubai and has administered and conducted various workshops and seminars covering different aspects of business, finance, accounting, auditing and other related fields.
Maaz has over 30 years work and training experience in advising clients accomplish financial objectives by assessing financial situation; developing and presenting financial strategies and plans; monitoring changes in financial status and he has also trained many corporate clients in the GCC region serving various government institutions with professional courses contributing widely in the educational development amongst the GCC nationals as well.
Some of the names he catered to includes Ministry of Finance, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (“DEWA”), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (“ADNOC”), General Authority of Zakat & Tax (“GAZT”), Iraqi State Audit Department – Government of Iraq, PetroChina, Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Economy, Financial Audit Authority Government of Dubai, Mubadala and many more.
Hayford Integrated Training Institute is one of the prestigious training institutes in the region and has a global presence. Hayford serves the professional and student community in the region and globally through its best-in-class training and development programmes.
Hayford led by an eminent team of experts with a cumulative experience of 300+ years of professional experience in varied industries and professional domains now offers a conducive environment for the students to develop their knowledge, learn from the masters and practice what they have learned.
We offer three modes of training:
Online: Live interactive sessions with instructors.
Offline: Client-based or one-to-one sessions at our institute.
Pre-recorded: On-demand training videos for flexible learning.
Payments can be made via:
Bank transfer,
Online payment through a provided link (service fees may apply),
Installment plans are also available.
Yes, all training programs include soft copy study materials.
Hayford’s certificates are provided free of charge. However, for KHDA and other professional certifications, additional fees may apply.
Depending on the course, there may be a post-assessment evaluation to complete the program.
We provide mock tests and past paper revisions to help students prepare for the final exam.