5 Auditing Certificate Programs

The Certificate in Information Technology Auditing, offered by the Department of Information Systems, is designed to meet the needs of professionals with academic preparation and work experience in related fields by teaching concepts and applications in the area of information technology auditing. The certificate is focused on networking security issues from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. It is a coherent set of academic courses that does not lead to a degree in information technology auditing. The award of a completion certificate means the holder has completed the required courses that will help prepare them to sit for professional examinations.

This course is an introduction to auditing standards and procedures including the role of the auditor in the execution of an audit. Topics covered include audit planning, materiality, internal controls, audit sampling, audit evidence, and reporting. Students will be introduced to audit data analytics as a tool used in the interpretation of audit evidence and presentation of audit findings.

The mission of the Internal Audit Certificate Program at UNLV is to give students the latest information in the profession of internal audit and to award those who complete the program a valuable distinction to benefit them in their careers. UNLV was accepted as an Institute of Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) school in 2008. IAEP program schools are endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The IIA recognizes UNLV as a university with a high-quality internal audit program. UNLV is one of only 31 universities in the USA and only 43 universities worldwide with this designation. The Internal Audit Certificate Program at UNLV is available to both graduate and undergraduate students interested in learning more about internal audit. Students who enroll for the IAEP program at UNLV may earn a certificate in internal audit after successful completion of the required courses.

CIA is an American Certification awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)-USA. It is the gold standard, globally recognized certification for those who want to build their Internal Audit career.

The graduate certificate Internal Audit Services is designed primarily for individuals who want to strengthen their understanding of internal audit and prepare for the Certified Internal Auditor examination.