Internal Audit Certification School Spring 2025
Internal Audit Certification School Spring 2025
Overview
This event has sold out!Registration is open for Internal Audit Certification School Fall 2025, happening October 6 - 9 in Seattle. |
Stand out as a Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor
Demand for skilled, well-trained internal auditors is growing within the credit union industry, where efficiency, compliance, and risk management are critical. Now is the ideal time to enhance your expertise by earning your certification at Internal Audit Certification School.
You will broaden your auditing skills, sharpen your analytical abilities, earn 27 credits in auditing to advance your expertise, and have the opportunity to achieve your Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor (CCUIA)TM designation.
America's Credit Unions and ACUARP collaborate to develop and deliver this event to support the professional development of credit union audit and risk professionals.
Who should attend?
This school is beneficial for internal auditors, compliance staff, COOs, and CEOs.

IN COLLABORATION WITH ACUARP
The Association of Credit Union Audit and Risk Professionals (ACUARP) is collaborating with America’s Credit Unions to stage this school. ACUARP is committed to being the premier and quality provider of education and resources to credit union internal auditors, risk managers, compliance officers and audit/supervisory committee members.
Schedule
RECOMENDED TRAVEL DATESArrive: Plan to arrive Sunday, April 6. Classes and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. MST on Monday. |
Sessions
This session provides the definition of internal auditing and reviews the standards under the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA). Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed, as well as the appropriate reporting structure.
- Definition
- Standards - IIA
- Reporting structure
- Roles and responsibilities
- Tools
In this session, you'll examine the many roles of internal auditors. We'll emphasize how internal audit must remain independent.
- Reporting structure
- Independence
- Advisory services
- Fraud
This session provides an overview of the types of internal controls, the control framework, risk vocabulary/concepts and introduces risk assessment techniques.
- Types of controls
- Control framework
- Risk vocabulary and concepts
- Risk assessment techniques
In this session, you'll walk through the many components of an internal audit plan engagement. Steps to be covered include planning, testing, work paper completion and reporting.
- Communications
- Planning
- Testing/sampling
- Documentation/work papers
- Reporting
You'll start with an overview of credit unions and how they're different from other financial institutions. We'll discuss the regulatory environment, structure, trade associations and credit union operations.
- What is a credit union
- How credit unions differ from other financial institutions
- Regulatory oversight: NCUA, CFPB
- Credit union operations
This session will provide an overview of the internal auditor’s role in information security to collaborate with appropriate departments or with a third-party to determine the type and scope of risk assessments. These assessments help identify information security risks, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses to then provide recommendations for improvement to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information throughout the credit union.
- IT risk assessments
- IT control testing within business process audits
- Access management
- Physical security of data storage
- Audit response plans
We'll take you through the risk assessment process and how this information can be used to develop a risk-based internal audit plan.
- Risk categories
- Risk measurements
- Identifying high risk areas/entities
- Building an audit plan
This session covers the written communications to be prepared by internal auditors, as well as other types of communications auditors need to be familiar with. We will outline the who, what, when, and where of the audit report. In addition, we will discuss audit finding tracking, remediation actions, first day letters and reports to the Supervisory Committee.
- Report ratings
- Findings/exceptions/comments – tracking and remediation of findings
- Who, what, when, where and how of audit reports
- Other types of audit communications
This session covers key regulatory issues that auditors must be aware of in the credit union industry. We will also discuss the incorporation of compliance into your audit programs.
- Key regulations
- Audit programs that incorporate compliance
This session wraps up the remaining areas that internal auditors need to be familiar with when defining the audit universe and conducting an annual audit schedule.
- Payroll/HR
- Branch operations
- Wire transfers/ACH
- ERM
Learn about the types of permissible loans for credit unions. Included in this session will be audit program steps to perform for auditing loans, as well as documentation commonly used in the credit
union industry.
- Consumer
- Commercial
- Credit card
- Direct vs. indirect
We will discuss the various auditable entities related to the accounting department. Learn how to audit the quarterly call report. Understand how auditing investments from an internal perspective is different from the external audit role while gaining an understanding about the basic financial statements and key ratios every auditor should be familiar with.
- 5300 Call Report
- Auditing investments
- Financial statements
- Key ratios
Understand the major types of fraud in the financial services industry, as well as the audit methodologies that assist in fraud detection. We will discuss the techniques to use when conducting an actual fraud investigation, as well as reporting responsibilities.
- Fraud types/categories
- Fraud detection
- Investigative techniques
- Auditor responsibility
Pricing & Registration
Member
Non-Member
Internal Audit Certification School Spring 2025
Internal Audit Certification School Spring 2025
Member Discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount.
Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- CUNA Council members save 10%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-Attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free
- Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply
Only one discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest-value discount will be applied.
Other non-credit union attendees should contact us to confirm eligibility.
Need help accessing member pricing? Contact 800-356-9655 or hello@americascreditunions.org.
Hotel & Travel
Recommended travel dates:
Arrive: Sunday, 04/06/25 (no events today, but classes and registration start Monday morning.)
Depart: Thursday, 04/10/25 (conclude after exam session ends by 2 pm MST)
Located 5 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Tempe Mission Palms offers modern rooms with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, work desks, and room service. Ideal for business travelers, the hotel features a rooftop pool, sun deck, and on-site dining at Harry’s Place and Mission Grille. Nearby attractions include Mountain America Stadium and Desert Botanical Garden, all within a short drive.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Tempe Mission Palms
60 E 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-894-1400
Room Rate: $245 + 14.07% tax and $15.00 destination fee
Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 14, 2025
(Rooms may sell out before this deadline.)
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations and reference America's Credit Unions.

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Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful, and safe. For more information, see our Code of Conduct.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please explain the cancellation briefly and submit it via email to hello@americascreditunions.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee on the order total. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 30 days before the event. Substitutions are accepted before the start of the program. Additional costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current participant name, and new participant name to hello@americascreditunions.org.
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