QIAL: Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership Demonstrate Your Leadership Excellence

What is QIAL? The QIAL – Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership – Is the only qualification program that addresses the specific requirements to be successful in leadership roles in internal auditing. The QIAL allows candidates to demonstrate leadership excellence in the following areas: Dynamic leadership of the audit activity Delivering powerful insights Remaining at the forefront of global leading practice Communicating with impact Powerful personal effectiveness Optimizing persuasiveness and influence Managing interpersonal relationships strategically Critical analysis and evaluation Originality of thought Change management Advocacy Ethical authority

Who Will Benefit from QIAL? QIAL is ideal for the following types of candidates: Aspiring Leaders New Leaders Experienced Leaders Experienced Instructors

Aspiring Leader: What Can QIAL Do For Me? The QIAL provides you with credibility by demonstrating you have key leadership competencies valued by executives and stakeholders. Elevate your status by demonstrating your knowledge of key leadership competencies Stand out among your peers when being considered for a leadership role Develop key leadership skills and knowledge for the next stage of your career

New Leader: What Can QIAL Do For Me? The QIAL will help provide the focus you need to become the best audit executive you can be. Gain credibility by demonstrating core leadership competencies Provide focus to maximize your impact as a audit executive Sharpen key skill areas directly related to internal audit leadership success

Experienced Leader: What Can QIAL Do For Me? The QIAL will sharpen the essential skills that have brought you success and develop new ones to solidify future achievements. Sharpen key leadership skills that have brought you success in your career Maximize the impact your internal audit team by further developing your strategic mindset Remain on the forefront of global best practices

Experienced Instructor: What Can QIAL Do For Me? Experienced Instructor: The QIAL allows you to demonstrate and impart a forward-thinking and progressive leadership perspective to your students. Enjoy added credibility by demonstrating progressive leadership knowledge and mindset Sharpen your skills to maximize the impact you have on the profession Remain on the forefront of global best practices

QIAL Eligibility Chart Eligibility Requirements CIA Experience Other Eligibility QIAL Pathway Aspiring Leader Yes Five years’ internal audit or related area   Program Pathway 1 New Leader 10 years’ general management Now working as an audit executive No 15 years’ general management Experienced Leader 10 years’ general management including three as an audit executive Audit executive for three of the last five years Program Pathway 2 15 years’ general management including three as an audit executive Experienced Instructor 10 years’ experience as an instructor of senior practitioners in internal auditing or engaged in postgraduate academic research in internal auditing or related subjects 15 years’ experience as an instructor of senior practitioners in internal auditing or engaged in postgraduate academic research in internal auditing or related subjects

Steps to Achievement

QIAL Pathways to Achievement Aspiring Leaders and New Leaders begin their QIAL journey by selecting Program Pathway 1.   Experienced Leaders and Experienced Instructors may begin their QIAL journey by selecting Program Pathway 2*. *Candidates have the option of completing the three case studies, or submitting a Portfolio of Professional Experience (PPE) or any combination of the two.

Must be Scheduled After Completion of Case Studies/PPE QIAL Methodology After you complete your Case studies or PPEs, the process then culminates with the Presentational and Panel Interview stage. QIAL Methodology​ ​Description ​Time Three Case Studies​ ​Candidates critically analyze an extensive set of complex information and produce a written response providing penetrating insights for a senior-level audience. ​3 – 4 hours per case study Portfolio of Professional Experience​ (PPE) ​Experienced AEs may opt to replace the three case- study exams and document their own professional experience with supporting evidence. ​ Presentation ​Candidates present to a senior-level panel on a set topic followed by a question and answer session. ​20 minutes Interview​ ​A panel interview draws upon personal and professional experience. ​90 minutes Pathway 1 Pathway 2 Must be Scheduled After Completion of Case Studies/PPE

What is the QIAL Investment? The QIAL investment is made over the course of your qualification journey, per the schedule below. The journey can be completed over a four-year period. QIAL Investment Table   IIA Member Nonmember Application US$250 US$300 Case Study or PPE unit 1 US$450 US$600 Case Study or PPE unit 2 Case Study or PPE unit 3 Presentation US$950 US$1,150 Interview US$1,450 US$1,750

The Voice of QIAL “The QIAL has aligned my priorities as a leader and reinforced my mindset that we are agents of change with a challenging but exciting and evolving task on our hands.” Joanne Paula Traice, QIAL – Director, Group Internal Audit & Risk, DP World I’m now a member of an elite global club of qualified CAEs. Further, I’ve gained additional respect from my subordinates and have earned the admiration of many of my peers. In short, I believe I am a better CAE as a result of the QIAL experience.” Farah Araj, CIA, QIAL – Chief Audit Executive, National Holding, LLC “To me it [QIAL] signifies excellence and recognition as it further enhances my status in the field of internal auditing. Completing the QIAL also provided me with the professional development I was seeking.” Aldrin Sequeira, QIAL – Chief Internal Audit Officer, Jumeirah Group

Start Your QIAL Journey Today! Demonstrate Your Leadership Excellence ​​Up-to-date information is available on The IIA’s global website at www.globaliia.org/QIAL. Inquiries may be forwarded to QIAL@theiia.org.