Dates:
Part 1 - October 10-11, 2008
Part 2 - November 7-8, 2008
Part 3 - December 5-6, 2008
Part 4 - January 9-10, 2009
8:30am - 4:30pm

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Location:
TU Campus
College of Business Administration

Fees:

Early Bird Rates
Part 1 - $425 (by 9/15/08)

Part 2 - $425 (by 10/15/08)

Part 3 - $425 (by 11/15/08)

Part 4 - $425 (by 12/15/08)

Parts 1-4 $1,295 (by 9/15/08)

Regular Rates

Part 1 - $475

Part 2 - $475

Part 3 - $475

Part 4 - $475

Parts 1-4 - $1,495

CIA EXTREME Exam Prep
 Offered In Partnership with the Tulsa Chapter of Internal Auditors

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam has gone high-tech!  Certification exams will be taken via computer at designated locations, replacing the old pencil and paper version.  Gone are the exam windows which limited when you could seek the credential.  Now, take the exam year-round. 

The best way to prepare:  CIA EXTREME Exam Prep, a blended learning approach—combining the best of online review materials with the best of classroom instruction.  Participants receive the new IIA Learning System with online tools and learn from their peers in the classroom.

 If you are thinking about becoming an internationally recognized Certified Internal Auditor, you need to be prepared for the rigor of the exam.  The Institute of Internal Auditors developed the new system to make learning easier and rewarding.  With CIA EXTREME Exam Prep you get:

• Quality Training: This course combines expert instruction with premier quality study materials, providing timely analysis and discussion of practical audit procedures.

• Standardized Curriculum: Each participant gets the IIA Learning System—for either a single part of the exam or the entire 4-part package with an online access code. The IIA CIA Learning System developed by IIA is kept up-to-date by CIA-certified subject matter experts.

• Best-practice Sharing: Participants learn from the experiences of their classmates.

• Performance Tracking: Instructors monitor individual and group progress in online review materials to identify areas requiring additional classroom review—all designed to help you pass the exam.

An impressive package of online tools reinforces classroom learning.
Your IIA CIA Learning System includes interactive online review, testing, and resources, including:

• Pre-tests to identify which topics require intensive study.

• Section-specific tests to measure comprehension and ability to apply concepts.

• Post-tests to gauge knowledge gained and identify areas requiring further study.  This online exam will provide superior preparation for new computer-based testing.

• Final review test to present all test questions for additional exam practice.

• eFlashcards and glossary that offer review of key terms and definitions.

• Progress report that tracks activities and scores.

• Resource Center that provides additional references and feedback opportunities.

Who Benefits From The CIA Credential?  Earning the CIA designation is an important accomplishment and professional advantage for internal auditors during all stages of their careers including:  Chief audit executives, Audit directors, Audit managers and staff, Risk management staff, Business finance and accounting students.

Continental breakfast and box lunch provided.

Upcoming Classes:  Convenient Weekend Classes

Instructors: 
Chris Carter is the Director of Audit Services for ONEOK, Inc., a Fortune 500, diversified energy company that purchases, gathers, processes/fractionates, transports, stores, distributes and markets natural gas and natural gas liquids.  His group is responsible for executing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing and the internal audit plan.  He previously worked as Director of Audit Services for Global Power Equipment Group and as Manager of Corporate Audit Services for CITGO Petroleum Corporation.  He began his career in audit with Coopers & Lybrand after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from the University of Arkansas.

Chris is president of the Tulsa Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors.  He was awarded “Auditor of the Year” in 2006 by the chapter, who also recognized him in 2008 his leadership as a chapter officer by awarding him the “Distinguished Service Award.”  For his achievements as an IIA seminar leader, The Institute of Internal Auditors has awarded him the designation of Distinguished Faculty Member, the highest honor awarded to a seminar instructor.

Cathy Criswell, CPA, CIA, is the Chief Risk Officer for the City of Tulsa.  She is responsible for developing risk management policies, frameworks and uniform processes to identify, measure, manage and report on key risks.  Cathy’s prior experience includes internal auditing and public accounting.  The Institute of Internal Auditors appointed Cathy to its Volunteer Seminar Leader Program in 1995, and awarded her Distinguished Faculty Member status in 1998.  Since joining the IIA’s seminar program, Cathy has developed numerous courses that she has presented for various professional organizations.  Cathy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, graduating with honors from the University of Tulsa.