Why Certified?

• Distinguish you from your peers.
• Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry.
• Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism.
• Give you personal satisfaction of achievement.
• Establish a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.
• Create an “asset” for corporate management to provide assurances in internal controls.

Objectives and Benefits of Certification

The Certified Internal Control Specialist program is intended to establish standards for initial qualification; then provide direction for the internal control activities through an aggressive education program and specification of an improving standard of professional competence. This certification program helps to:

1. Define the tasks (job dimensions) associated with the internal control activities in order to evaluate mastery of the internal control activities.
2. Demonstrate an individual’s willingness to improve professionally.
3. Acknowledge attainment of an acceptable standard of professional competency.
4. Aid organizations in selecting and promoting qualified individuals.
5.  Motivate personnel having internal control responsibilities to maintain their professional competency.
6. Assist individuals in improving and enhancing their organization’s internal control programs (i.e., provide a mechanism to lead a professional).

Re-Certification

Knowledge within a profession doesn't remain constant. Having passed the certification examination, a certified professional has demonstrated knowledge of the designation's Common Body of Knowledge at the point in time of qualification. In order to remain current in the field as knowledge and techniques change and mature, the professional must be actively engaged in professional practice and stay aware of new and emerging practices.

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