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CIA Part 1 — 6: The Audit Charter: Turning a Mandate into Clear Expectations

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn: * How the internal audit charter translates an abstract mandate into clear operational expectations. * The core requirements for an audit charter under Domain Three of the Global Internal Audit Standards. * Why organizational changes like mergers require updating and re-approving the internal audit charter. * How to evaluate a scenario where charter updates are needed before accepting expanded duties. * Key differences between the internal audit charter, the annual audit plan, and engagement work programs.

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Sources checked: October 12, 2026 https://www.theiia.org/en/content/standards/complete-global-internal-audit-standards/ https://www.theiia.org/globalassets/site/certifications/internal-audit-practitioner/2025-cia-part-1--syllabus.pdf

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