From the homepage, under the tab "Periodicals," click on the "Internal Auditor" link. Click on the "About Us" link at the top of the page, then click on the "Advertising" link. The mission is stated as follows: Internal Auditor's mission is to arm practitioners with the cutting-edge information and practices they need to do their jobs today and tomorrow.
b. From the homepage, under the "Certification" tab, click on the "New to IIA certifications" link and then the "Learn about our Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation and other IIA Certifications" link. "There are many reasons to obtain an official IIA certification designation. Whether it's the hallmark designation of internal audit - the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation - or one of our three specialty industry certifications, obtaining a certification is professionalism defined."
On the previous page you will find a link titled: "Learn more about available tools and resources to become CIA." This link provides information on the exam and suggests that
"The Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals
Demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Candidates leave the program enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organization or business environment."