Steve Hunt CIA, CISA, GSNA

The Relevance of Audit Certifications

Contact Information

Steve Hunt CIA, CISA, GSNAInternal Audit Manager, STCUChapter President, IIA Spokane

steveh@stcu.org(509) 755-7949

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Course ObjectivesIntroduce various audit certificationsLearn how relevant certifications have helped othersPrepare you for your next certification exam

Main GoalCreate your own “Roadmap to Success”

10 STEP PROCESSTO ACHIEVING

CERTIFICATIONSUCCESS

Why Certifications?

Stay up to dateProfessional growthEarn more moneyStay ahead of the packRemove a “disadvantage”

Why Certifications?Help you earn credibility and respect in your field.Open more opportunities for advancement.Increase your earning potential by as much as 40%.*Prove your willingness to invest in your own development.Demonstrate your commitment to your profession.Improve your internal audit skills and knowledge.Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession.

Not All Certifications Are Created Equally

1.) Search for Certifications Useful in Your Field

Search for Certifications Useful in Your Field

Check the job listings you're interested inBrowse LinkedIn industry groupsBrowse LinkedIn company groupsLook for professional groups and societies for your field

CPA (certified public accountant)MBA (master of business administration)CISA (certified information systems auditor)CIA (certified internal auditor)CFA (chartered financial analyst)CGMA (chartered global management accountant)CMA (certified management accountant)CPP (certified payroll professional)

Source: Robert Half

In Demand Certifications

2.) Decide which certification is right for you

What Certifications?IIAISACAASQGIACCUNA/ACUIAAAPCAICPA

DRIICEAOCEGPMIISOABA

IIA Certifications:

CIACRMACCSACFSACGAPCPEACPSAQIAL

How Much is Too Much?

3.) Research how to get certified

How to Get Certified

Source: isaca.org

4.) Register for exams

5.) Prepare for the exams

6.) Sit for the exams

My Certification Story

-Vanessa ScarpelliInternal Auditor, Horizon Credit Union

My Certification Story

-Jason SeierInternal Auditor, Global Credit Union

My Certification Story

-Steve Hunt

My Certification Story

-Beth LindquistCompliance Manager, Opportunity Bank

My Certification Story

-Arletta MillerSenior Auditor, Banner Bank

7.) Receive Your Certification

8.) Celebrate your Success!!

9.) Maintain your Certification

10.) Continue to Learn

I GOT THE CERTIFICATION. NOW WHAT?

In Demand Experience

Advanced Excel skillsEnterprise resource planning system skillsExperience with data analytics and database management software, particularly SQL

Communication skillsLeadership abilitiesAdaptability and flexibilityAbility to collaborate with multiple departmentsMultilingualism

Source: Robert Half

Your Own Certification Roadmap

1) Search for Certifications Useful in Your Field2) Decide which certification is right for you3) Research how to get certified4) Register for applicable exams5) Prepare for the exams6) Sit for the exams7) Receive your certification8) Celebrate!!9) Maintain your certification10) Continue to learn