The aim of this test bank is to focus on

[A] Section I which is the Foundations of Internal Auditing, in particular in the following areas:

1. Purpose, Authority, and Responsibility

2. Internal Audit Charter

3. Assurance and Consulting Services

4. The IIA Code of Ethics

[B] Section II which is the Independence and Objectivity, in particular in the following areas:

1. Organizational Independence of IAA

2. Impairments to Independence

3. Assess Internal Auditor's Objectivity

4. Analyze Policies that Promote Objectivity

[3] Section III which is the Proficiency and Due Professional Care, in particular in the following areas:

1. Internal Audit Proficiency

2. Competency of the Internal Auditor

3. Due Professional Care

4. Demonstrate Competency through CPD

[4] Section IV which is the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, in particular in the following areas:

1. Required Elements of the QAIP

2. Reporting Results of the QAIP

[5] Section V - which is the Governance, Risk Management, and Control, in particular in the following areas:

1. The Three Lines Model

[6] Section VI which is the Fraud Risks, in particular in the following areas:

1. Forensic Auditing

It is worth mentioning that

1. Section I - Foundations of Internal Auditing weighs around 15% of the CIAPart 1 Exam.

2. Section II - Independence and Objectivity weighs around 15% of the CIAPart 1 Exam.

3. Section III - Proficiency and Due Professional Care weighs around 18% of the CIAPart 1 Exam.

4. Section IV - Quality Assurance & Improvement Program weighs around 7% of the CIAPart 1 Exam.

5. Section V - Governance, Risk Management, and Control weighs around 35% of the CIAPart 1 Exam.

6. Section VI - Fraud Risks weighs around 10% of the CIAPart 1 Exam.

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