Wiley CIAexcel Exam Review - 2015: Part 1

Informationen zum Autor S. RAO VALLABHANENI is an educator, author, publisher, consultant, and practitioner in business with more than thirty years of management and teaching experience in auditing, accounting, manufacturing, and IT consulting in both public and private sectors. He is the author of more than sixty trade books, study guides, review guides, monographs, audit guides, and articles in auditing and IT. He holds twenty-four professional certifications in business management in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Human Resource fields. Klappentext WILEY CIAexcel EXAM REVIEW 2015THE SELF-STUDY SUPPORT YOU NEED TO PASS THE CIA EXAMPart 1: Internal Audit Basics* Provides comprehensive coverage based on the exam syllabus, along with sample practice multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations* Deals with mandatory guidance, including international standards and code of ethics* Addresses internal control and risk* Covers related standards from the IIA's IPPF* Covers internal audit engagements with audit tools and techniques* Features a glossary of CIA Exam terms, a good source for candidates preparing for and answering the exam questions* Assists the CIA Exam candidate in successfully preparing for the examBased on the CIA body of knowledge developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Wiley CIAexcel Exam Review 2015 learning system provides a student-focused and learning-oriented experience for CIA candidates. Passing the CIA Exam on your first attempt is possible. We'd like to help.Feature section examines the topics of Mandatory Guidance, Internal Control and Risk, and Conducting Internal Audit Engagements Zusammenfassung CIA exam prep with the most comprehensive guide on the marketWiley CIA Exam Review 2015: Part 1, Internal Audit Basics is an easy-to-read yet comprehensive resource that guides you through the knowledge, skills, and competencies you need to pass the first part of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam. This test prep resource covers the following: compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors' attribute standards, determination of priorities through risk-based planning, the role of internal auditing in organizational governance, performance of key internal audit roles and responsibilities, governance, risk, and control knowledge elements, and audit engagement planning. Part one of a series of CIA exam study materials, this particular text focuses on internal audit basics in an approachable yet informative tone.The CIA examination is an incredibly difficult certification test, and the designation of CIA is highly regarded throughout the industry due to the challenge that this examination presents. As the only global standard for the internal audit field, earning the designation of CIA is a major milestone in your career. To achieve this goal, it is imperative that you have the best test prep materials on hand.* Review key concepts regarding internal audit issues, risks, and remedies* Understand how the internal audit contributes to governance, risk, and control* Discover comprehensive sections on internal audit theory* Access hundreds of practice questions to test your knowledgeWiley CIA Exam Review 2015: Part 1, Internal Audit Basics will prepare you to sit for one of the most challenging examinations in the industry. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface viiCIA Exam Study Preparation Resources xiCIA Exam-Taking Tips and Techniques xiiiCIA Exam Content Specifications xvDomain 1 Mandatory Guidance 11.1 Definition of Internal Auditing 11.2 International Standards 11.3 Code of Ethics 671.4 Sample Practice Questions 70Domain 2 Internal Control and Risk 752.1 Types of Controls 752.2 Management Control Techniques 1042.3 Internal Control and Alternative Control Frameworks 1072.4 Risk Vocabulary and Concepts 1202.5 Fraud Risk Awareness 1252.6 Sample Prac...

List of contents

Preface vii

CIA Exam Study Preparation Resources xi

CIA Exam-Taking Tips and Techniques xiii

CIA Exam Content Specifications xv

Domain 1 Mandatory Guidance 1

1.1 Definition of Internal Auditing 1

1.2 International Standards 1

1.3 Code of Ethics 67

1.4 Sample Practice Questions 70

Domain 2 Internal Control and Risk 75

2.1 Types of Controls 75

2.2 Management Control Techniques 104

2.3 Internal Control and Alternative Control Frameworks 107

2.4 Risk Vocabulary and Concepts 120

2.5 Fraud Risk Awareness 125

2.6 Sample Practice Questions 139

Domain 3 Conducting Internal Audit Engagements 141

3.1 Data-Gathering Tools and Techniques 141

3.2 Data Analysis and Interpretation 170

3.3 Process Mapping 189

3.4 Audit and Legal Evidence 193

3.5 Sample Practice Questions 201

Sample Practice Questions, Answers and Explanations 207

Glossary 231

Index 253

Product details

• Authors: S. Rao Vallabhaneni
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2015
• EAN: 9781119094296
• ISBN: 978-1-119-09429-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 280 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Wiley CIA Exam Review Series; Wiley CIA Exam Review Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business; Rechnungswesen, Accounting, Interne Revision, Revision (Wirtsch.), Auditing / Internal