IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice

ƒƒƒƒƒƒIIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice Syllabus 2009/2012 Introduction The syllabus for the IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice was reviewed during 2007 and has been updated ready for implementation from 2009 to 2012. The first exams under the new syllabus will be held in November 2009. The purpose of this document is to highlight the main changes that have been made to the syllabus for the benefit of students who are migrating from the previous version. It will also enable tuition providers and tutors to prepare for delivery of the updated programme. Overview of changes The key changes made to the syllabus may be summarised as follows: There have not been any major changes to the content of the theory modules. In general it has been updated and strengthened to reflect current practice more effectively. The detail of these changes is outlined below. The content of the previous skills modules has been combined into a single module and expressed in a formal way as part of the syllabus for the first time, linked very closely to the content of the new global competency framework. The syllabus has been reformatted and re-presented in a style that is more academic, comprehensive, consistent and informative. All requirements for completion of the award (both formal and informal) are now included in a single document. The modules have been repurposed to confirm the coherence of the award and to emphasise the fundamental ...