Our FAQ

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1. What is Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)?

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Fla., USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

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2. What is Institute of Internal Auditors Bangladesh (IIAB)?

The IIAB is an affiliate of the US-based IIA Inc., a global organization having more than 180,000+ professional members in 170+ countries around the world dedicated to contribute to the development of Internal Audit practice toward good corporate governance. IIAB started its journey in 2004 under the leadership of Raihan Shamsi and received formal recognition from the IIA headquarter in 2005. Besides promoting Internal Audit profession, IIA Bangladesh is committed to contributing to the development of Corporate Governance, Transparency and good corporate governance. Now the total membership base of the IIA Bangladesh consists of around 216 professionals of the corporate arena of the country representing FMCG, Telecom, NGO, banking and practicing professionals. Membership number is growing steadily over the years.
Missions of IIA Bangladesh –
  • To provide dynamic leadership for the practice of internal audit profes¬sion in Bangladesh
  • Advocating and promoting compliance of IIA values and Code of Conducts among the practitioners
  • Providing professional education and learning opportunities to members
  • Awareness and implementation of IIA standard in corporate segment of Bangladesh
  • Acting as common platform for all internal audit professionals of the country to share information and experiences
  • Building up pool of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) in the country to enhance professionalism in the practice of internal audit in Bangladesh

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3. How can I become a member of IIAB?

For membership with the IIA Bangladesh, you will have to –
1. Complete the Membership Application Form
2. Return the completed application form to the IIAB together with:
  • Payment for admission fee and annual membership fee (An account payee cheque for BDT 5000 favoring “The Institute of Internal Auditors, Bangladesh”.
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae
  • One passport size photograph

Application Form should be sent to the following address:Contact Persion A.S.M. Mohibur Rahman Chowdhuri,Room #351, Confidence Tower Shopping Mall, Kha-09, Shajadpur, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212

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4. Why become a member of IIAB?

As a member of The IIA, you are entitled to valuable guidance, training, and services at discounted prices or available exclusively for IIA members. Below is a list of the many valuable opportunities waiting for you:
  • Knowledge and guidance through professional guidance issued by the IIA as it is published
  • Knowledge and guidance through access to additional global online resources at the IIA global website.
  • A wide variety of online newsletters providing up-to-date news and information about various sectors of the internal audit profession.
  • Member-only rates for exam parts and registration.
  • Special members-only rates on most items in The IIA Bookstore.
  • Networking opportunities with other IIA members at the local level.
  • Participating with other global thought leaders through international volunteer committees.
  • Membership can enhance your professional reputation and development by being part of a global network of over 150,000 internal auditing professionals.

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5. What are the admission and renewal fees for the membership of IIAB?

At the time of admission:

Admission Fee ---- BDT 2,000
Annual Membership Fee ---- BDT 3,000

========== Total BDT 5,000 ==========

(Bangladesh taka five thousand only)

Annual renewal fee:
BDT 3,000 (Bangladesh taka three thousand only) - to be payable in January every year

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6. What are the IIA certifications?

The following certification of the IIA is the only globally accepted designation for internal auditors -

The IIA also offers three specialty certifications, which are–

  • Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
  • Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA)
  • Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
  • Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
Individuals are entitled credit of above for Part IV of the CIA exam. Read More

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7. Why Become Certified?

There are many reasons to obtain an official IIA certification designation. Whether it's the hallmark designation of internal audit - the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation - or one of the three specialty industry certifications, obtaining a certification is professionalism defined.

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8. What are the steps to Certification?

Below are the six steps an internal auditor should review when making the decision to become certified in the profession:
  • Step 1: Decide which Certification is right for you
  • Step 2: Determine your eligibility and skill level
  • Step 3: Register for your Exam
  • Step 4: Prepare for the Exam
  • Step 5: Take the Test
  • Step 6: Receive your Certificate

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9. Do I have to be a member of The IIAB to take any of the certification exams or become certified?

No. An individual does not have to be a member of The IIAB to take the certification exams or to become certified.

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10. How do I study for the exams?

A variety of study materials are available through The IIA or from third-party vendors for each exam.

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11. Am I required to take/pass a specific number of parts for the CIA exam?

No, candidates may take/pass one exam part at a time or all four exam parts at once. However, a candidate will lose credit for any exam parts previously passed if the candidate does not take a single exam part within a two-year period from their last exam date.

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12. Is there any Test Center in Bangladesh?

Yes, there is a Test Center in Dhaka.
Local Test Centers Address :
IT Bangla Ltd
32 Topkhana Road
Chattagram Bhaban, 3rd Floor
Near Press Club
Dhaka, 1000
Bangladesh
Directions :

Our test center is located in 32 Topkhana Road which is North side of Secretariate. Just beside the main road there is a building named Meherba Plaza. Chattagram Bhaban is Just Beside the Meherba Plaza. IT Bangla is in the third floor of Chattagram Bhaban.

For any further query, feel free to contact with us.

DETAILS CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person : MD. SHAHIN HOSAN
(Manager IT Bangla Testing Center)
Website : www.itbangla.net
email : testingcenter@itbangla.net
Mobile : +88 01747685578
Land Phone : +8802 9557053

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