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rumboj
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Posted: 07 Jun 2010 at 17:54 \| IP Logged

sshuang wrote:

Hi All,

Is CIA and CFE interchangeable? Let’s say a job posting requires a CIA, and I only have CFE. Can I say yes that I have the certification?

Thanks

sshuang

If the certifications were one and the same, then they would not have different names would they?

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Posted: 08 Jun 2010 at 13:55 \| IP Logged

CIA and CFE are not one and the same. A CIA is tasked with an understanding of internal auditing functions, risk assessments and alternatives to said risks. A CFE is primarily involved with investigation for fraud, though an understanding of internal auditing is necessary. As with many accounting certifications, there is some overlap. In this case, the assessment of risks is a big one. As to my own experience, I have my CPA as well as my CFE so I hope I can speak to this from some experience.

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