Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA)
The Certification for Casino and iGaming Audit Professionals
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Designed for Gaming Internal Audit Professionals
Strengthen your ability to assess risk, evaluate controls, and provide assurance across casinos and iGaming environments. Build credibility as an independent auditor safeguarding integrity in one of the world’s most regulated industries.
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Demonstrate Key Competencies in Gaming Internal Audit
Develop expertise in risk-based audit planning, regulatory testing, fraud detection, and IT/cybersecurity oversight. Gain the skills to deliver assurance that boards, regulators, and executives can trust.
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Advance Your Career and Protect Gaming Integrity
Learn how to evaluate complex operations, detect compliance failures, and provide actionable recommendations. Position yourself as a trusted advisor who ensures governance, risk, and compliance standards are met worldwide.
Audit with Confidence. Safeguard Gaming Integrity.
The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification equips professionals with the specialized skills and frameworks required to deliver independent, objective, and credible assurance in the casino and iGaming sectors.
This certification develops expertise in areas such as fraud detection, AML/CTF oversight, IT and cybersecurity audits, and responsible gaming assurance. The program emphasizes both technical competence and professional independence, ensuring graduates can provide boards, regulators, and executives with the assurance they need to make informed decisions.
Designed for all levels within the Casino Gaming industry, obtaining the CGIA certification affirms a commitment to governance, risk management, and the highest standards of gaming integrity.
Learning Objectives
Explain the role of internal audit in gaming governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and organizational assurance.
Apply risk-based audit methodologies to casino and iGaming operations, including audit planning, control testing, evidence collection, sampling, and reporting.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across casino cage, finance, gaming operations, segregation of duties, fraud prevention, and asset protection.
Assess the effectiveness of controls relating to AML and financial crime, responsible gaming, digital gaming, payment systems, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations.
Communicate clear, evidence-based audit findings and practical recommendations to boards, regulators, executives, and operational management.
The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification has been independently accredited by The CPD Certification Service for 36 accredited CPD hours.
This recognition confirms that the program meets established standards for structured continuing professional development and provides learners with a substantial, industry-focused professional learning experience.
The 36 accredited CPD hours are shown on the CGIA Digital Certificate.
Hear from ACGCS Founder and CEO, Dr Ian Messenger
ACGCS Founder and CEO, Dr Ian Messenger, discusses the mission of the Association, the courses and certifications offered, and the academic partnership with Dalhousie University.
Since launching in 2022, Casino and iGaming Operators, Gaming Commissions, Law Enforcement, and Regulators from around the world have opted for our courses. Most notably, our flagship Certified Gaming Compliance Specialist (CGCS) certification and our Dalhousie University Microcredential in Casino Gaming Investigations.
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Designed specifically for the busy professional, acgcs.online allows you to access the Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) Self-Study content on any device, anywhere, and at any time!
Take the Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) exam at a time and place of your choice. Pass the exam and download your Digital Certificate* - all from the comfort of acgcs.online and your preferred device.
*and wait for your Physical Certificate to arrive in the mail!
Modules include
Foundations of Internal Auditing in the Gaming Industry
Global Gaming Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance Obligations
Audit Methodologies and Best Practices in Gaming
Internal Control Systems in Gaming Operations
Segregation of Duties and Fraud Risk Management
Casino Cage and Finance Audits
Auditing Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Controls
IT, Digital Gaming, and Cybersecurity Audits
Auditing Responsible Gaming and Player Protection Programs
Risk-Based Audit Planning in Gaming
Audit Evidence, Sampling, and Data Analytics
Reporting, Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement
FAQs
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The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification is specifically designed to address the needs of Casino and iGaming Internal Audit professionals. Unlike other financial crime certifications, the CGIA is designed with the needs of the Casino Gaming industry in mind.
The CGIA is suitable for all levels of seniority within the Casino Gaming industry.
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The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification is designed for those already working in the industry as well as those who are looking to transition into Casino Gaming sector.
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The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification is a Self-Study program which includes access to our online Learning Management System (LMS) which is accessible on any device and at any time. Upon successfully passing the exam, an electronic CGIA certificate will be issued along with a paper version sent via mail. You will also be able to use the CGIA postnominal.
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The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) course content is available on acgcs.online and forms the basis of the 100 question multiple-choice certification exam.
The recommended study time is 36 hours.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to studying for the certification. Using acgcs.online, you can study at your own pace and take the exam when you are ready - at the time you are best prepared.
The CGIA exam is taken directly through acgcs.online at a time and date of your choosing.
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There are no recertification or ongoing CPD requirements for the Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification.
As a Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA), you are expected to keep up-to-date with developments in the industry through your own knowledge building and taking advantage of ACGCS publications and webinars.
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To purchase the Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification package, follow the Registration link on this page.
Packages and Pricing
Looking to purchase the CGIA for your organization? Enterprise pricing is available.