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Two-day Training: CIA Challenge Exam Preparatory Course (Day 1 of 2)

Date(s):
3rd Oct 2026
Time:
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Venue:
IIA Singapore Office
137 Telok Ayer Street #04-03 Singapore 068602
Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar/Telok Ayer
Costs:

Member (Incl. 9% GST): $654.00
Non Member (Incl. 9% GST): $784.80

Description:

CPE Hours: 16


Kindly note that this training will be conducted over two Saturdays, on 3 October July and 10 October 2026. Light refreshments will be provided during the two-day session; however, lunch will not be included.

INTRODUCTION

Effective 1 June 2026, the accounting CIA Challenge Exam will be updated to align with the new Global Internal Audit Standards™. View the new syllabus here.

NOTE

Participants must purchase the required CIA Challenge Exam Review package before attending the preparatory course. Becker—The IIA CIA Challenge Exam Review combines personalised study tools and a convenient platform with expert instruction that prepares you for exactly what you’ll see on the new CIA Challenge Exam.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR IIA SINGAPORE MEMBERS
IIA Singapore members enjoy preferential rates on the Becker - The IIA CIA Challenge Exam Review. Details to access the offer will be emailed once IIA Singapore membership status is confirmed. For enquiries, please email Certification Team at certification@iia.org.sg or call 6324 9029.


TARGET AUDIENCE

This instructor-led CIA Challenge exam preparation course offers candidates a thorough review of the exam syllabus. It provides detailed analysis, reinforces key concepts, clarifies complex topics, and helps build confidence for exam day.


ABOUT THE TRAINER

Dr. Sia Nam Chie began his career as an external auditor in a Big 4 accounting firm before moving into internal audit in a telecommunication company and financial institutions. He has also served in leadership roles in the first and second lines of defence in leading financial institutions. He is an active volunteer taken up various positions, such as Treasurer and Audit Committee member in not-for-profit organisations. He was a member of the International Internal Auditing Standards Board from 2016 to 2018, and a Governor of IIA Singapore from 2013 to 2019 (Vice-President from 2017 to 2019).

Academically, Dr. Sia has MBA (Distinction) and Bachelor degree (Hons) in Accountancy. Professionally, he has obtained CA, CIA, CFA, CFE & CISA qualifications. With his diverse experiences, he is able to use practical examples to illustrate concepts in an easy to understand manner. Since conducting CIA courses in 2006, Dr. Sia has consistently received positive feedback for using practical examples to illustrate internal audit concepts.


REGISTRATION

Please email the completed registration details as per the excel form to IIA Academy at iia-academy@iia.org.sg. We will notify you once your registration for the training has been successfully processed.

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PAYMENT
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IMPORTANT NOTE

  • Please email the completed registration details as per the excel form to IIA Academy at iia-academy@iia.org.sg. We will update you upon successful registration of the mentioned training.
  • Once the course is confirmed, an email confirmation will be sent to the registrants’ contact email addresses 1 week prior to the course commencement date.
  • If you do not receive any email notification regarding your course registrations, please call IIA Academy at 6324 9029 ext 2004 or 2005.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Contact person will be notified via email upon successful registration of the participants. The training details would be sent to the registered participants one week prior to the training.
  • Registration fee must be received prior to the date of the training.
  • Registered participants will be liable for the full registration fee in the event of non-attendance on the date of the training.
  • Cancellation must be submitted in writing to the Academy team at iia-academy@iia.org.sg at least 7 working days prior to the training and subject to IIA Singapore's approval. A processing fee of $100 per participant will be imposed for any cancellation received less than 7 working days. Substitutions will be permitted, and conditions will apply. You may substitute a “like” person to attend the training in your place – for example, if you are an IIA Singapore member, you may substitute with another IIA Singapore member.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right to cancel or postpone the training if the minimum class size is not met. In such cases, all paid registration fees will be refunded in full.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right to revise the training programme as necessary.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right in our absolute discretion and without further liability to cancel any training, in which case any fees paid by you will be refunded. However, in such circumstances IIA Singapore cannot be held responsible for hotel or travel expenses which you are unable to recoup as a result of a training being cancelled.
  • IIA Singapore reserves the right to take videos and photographs during the training for use in IIA Singapore’s marketing collaterals and other publicity purposes.
  • Complimentary parking, if available, will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
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