Control failures rarely stay contained. They escalate quickly into major financial losses, regulatory breaches, cyber incidents, and reputational damage that can take years to repair. The ACFE estimates that companies with weak internal controls can experience 2–3 times higher fraud losses and may face 40% greater risk of financial restatement. As financial, operational, technology, and regulatory risks become increasingly interconnected, organizations can no longer afford fragmented or reactive controls.
This certified program equips you with the practical expertise to audit, evaluate, and strengthen internal control systems with authority. You will build a commanding grasp of internal control frameworks, enterprise risk assessment methodologies, internal audit planning and control testing techniques enabling you to assess any control environment and align controls precisely with organizational objectives. You will then apply risk-based auditing, control design, and process mapping to prioritize high-risk areas, test control effectiveness, expose deficiencies, and drive root cause analysis that gets to the real issue.
This program further delves into specialized areas including fraud risk management, forensic auditing techniques, compliance monitoring, and enterprise risk integration. You will develop expertise in leveraging data analytics for internal audits, strengthening control environments across digital systems, and aligning control frameworks with global regulatory standards. Ethical governance, accountability, and continuous monitoring mechanisms are integral components of this program, preparing you to build resilient control environments that withstand evolving risks and intensifying regulatory scrutiny. By the end of the program, you will be fully equipped to lead internal audit functions, reinforce organizational integrity, and drive long-term operational excellence.
Upon completing the program and passing the chartered exam, you will attain the Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™)
designation—an industry-recognized credential that proves your ability to identify critical risks, conduct high-quality audits, and strengthen organizational controls. The CICA™ designation positions you as a highly sought-after internal controls audit professional and opens doors across global organizations.
This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Over 10 hours of comprehensive training covering internal controls, risk-based auditing, and control testing, enabling you to focus audit resources on the highest-risk areas and assess control effectiveness with far greater confidence.
- Upon successful completion, you will earn the Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation, demonstrating your ability to evaluate controls, identify critical risks, and deliver rigorous, risk-based audits.
- Develop practical expertise in corporate governance, enterprise risk assessment, and process mapping to understand how controls support business objectives, pinpoint exposures across critical processes, and strengthen organizational oversight.
- Full lifetime access
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at [email protected] or call us at
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- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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Accreditations
The Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation is a mark of excellence and professional distinction, reserved for leaders with advanced expertise in internal controls auditing, risk management, and corporate governance & assurance. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which sets and maintains the governing standards for all members. The CICA™ charter is a trademarked designation available exclusively to professionals who complete and pass this program. The certification is governed and maintained by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, with over 90,000 members worldwide, and is further endorsed by prominent associations and organizations around the globe.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by the CPD as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles.
What Can You Expect From This Certified Program
Internal control audits have never been more demanding, as regulatory expectations, data challenges, and cross-border operations intensify. The consequences of failure are severe: with the SEC recently imposing US$8.2 billion in remedies, control breakdowns now carry direct financial and personal accountability. Rigorous internal control audits are an organization's frontline defense, helping it identify vulnerabilities early, strengthen governance, accelerate remediation, and reduce financial and regulatory exposure.
This certified program equips you with the expertise to evaluate and audit internal control systems that protect organizational value and strengthen governance. You will learn how to assess control environments, corporate governance structures, and the three lines of defense model, enabling you to expose weaknesses in oversight and determine with confidence whether controls truly support organizational objectives. Building on this foundation, you will apply internal control frameworks, risk-based audit planning, and process control mapping to prioritize high-risk areas, uncover control gaps, and focus audit resources where they matter most.
You will develop practical expertise in enterprise risk assessment, control design, and audit testing to determine whether controls are properly designed and genuinely operating as intended. You will then apply deficiency classification, root cause analysis, and evidence-based reporting to prioritize findings and accelerate remediation. The program further builds hands-on capability in key regulatory frameworks including SOX, GDPR, Basel III/IV, and MAS guidelines to strengthen compliance assurance across complex digital environments.
Throughout the program, you will learn to leverage continuous controls monitoring, key risk indicators, and AI-enhanced anomaly detection to surface control weaknesses earlier, detect unusual activity more efficiently, and deliver assurance while it still counts. Through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, you will apply these capabilities to live audit scenarios, building the confidence to make sound control judgments, communicate findings persuasively, and drive management action.
Upon completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will attain the Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation. This distinguished credential demonstrates your expertise in internal controls auditing and your ability to identify critical risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and deliver rigorous, risk-based assurance. It elevates your professional standing while proving your capability to help organizations improve governance, strengthen internal controls, and build lasting organizational resilience.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Internal Controls Auditing
- Control Environment Assessment
- Corporate Governance Evaluation
- Control Framework Mapping
- Control Gap Analysis
- Enterprise Risk Assessment
- Risk-Based Audit Planning
- Control Design Evaluation
- Business Process Mapping
- Segregation of Duties
- Audit Walkthrough Execution
- Audit Engagement Planning
- Audit Program Development
- Audit Sampling Techniques
- Audit Evidence Evaluation
- Control Effectiveness Testing
- Control Deficiency Classification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk-Rated Audit Findings
- IT General Controls (ITGC)
- Cybersecurity Controls Assessment
- Cloud Controls Auditing
- Third-Party IT Controls
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Anti-Fraud Control Evaluation
- Regulatory Compliance Mapping
- GRC Program Assessment
- Continuous Controls Monitoring
- AI-Enabled Audit Analytics
- Impact-Driven Audit Reporting
Your Faculty Director
Pierre Faddoul is a distinguished finance, audit, and investment professional with over 19 years of international experience across Asia, Europe, and the United States. He began his career as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), developing deep expertise in financial controls, audit procedures, risk assessment, financial reporting, and corporate governance. Over the course of his career, Pierre has evaluated governance practices, financial performance, risk exposures, and control environments across multiple industries, while overseeing and assessing more than US$40 billion in investments and M&A transactions.
Pierre has held senior roles with Tokio Marine Asset Management, Deutsche Bank Asset & Wealth Management, Aberdeen Asset Management, and BNP Paribas Fortis. He is currently Founder and Managing Director of Square Associates and Chief Financial Officer at Austrianova, bringing daily hands-on command of internal controls, financial governance, and organizational oversight. He also lectures at ESSEC Business School on Firm Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions and holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School and a Master’s in Economics from Université Paris-II Assas.
Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, you will sit a Chartered exam of 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing, you will be accredited with the Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation.
- 98% of students who take this exam pass successfully. Almost all professionals who complete our courses go on to earn their Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation.
- The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions, and you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass.
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charges for retaking the exam.
- The program cost already includes your exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam.
If you encounter any challenges passing the exam, our team and faculty leader are on hand to support you until you succeed.
Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) Designation
Upon successfully completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will be awarded the prestigious Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation, which you can showcase across your CV, résumé, and professional credentials. This designation demonstrates your expertise across internal controls auditing, risk management, governance, and assurance in complex organizational environments. It validates your ability to identify critical risks, evaluate control effectiveness, deliver rigorous risk-based audits, and provide the actionable assurance that management and boards rely on.
The program's content has been independently accredited and certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) organization, guaranteeing adherence to the most rigorous standards of professional development.
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Program Pricing
On Demand Learning
USD 550
- Lifetime access to high-quality, self-paced eLearning content curated by industry experts
- 24x7 learner assistance and support
- Attain your Chartered Internal Controls Auditor (CICA™) designation to showcase across your professional credentials
- Build practical expertise in strengthening internal control and audit systems, elevating corporate governance, and applying enterprise risk management frameworks with confidence.
- Over 10 hours of in-depth learning covering internal controls and audit assurance, corporate governance, enterprise risk assessment, process mapping, and risk-based audit planning and execution.
- 8 compelling real-world case studies on organizational risk and control failures, with practical lessons to strengthen audit effectiveness and organizational assurance.
- Full lifetime access.
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Corporate Training
Customized To Your Needs
- If you have more than 30 participants from your organization, contact us to host a program fully customized to your training needs through a blended learning or in-person classroom model.
- By customizing your program, our faculty leader tailors every session precisely to your organization's priorities.
Ahead of your bespoke program, we schedule consultation calls to pinpoint your training needs and map out the sessions most relevant to your organization.
Download Brochure
You can download our program brochure below. If you have any inquiries on this program, please contact our Program Advisor at [email protected] or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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