Xavier Dinesh Kumar Fernando, working as a Senior Deputy Manager – Internal Audit at National Development Bank PLC (NDB), Sri Lanka, began his CFE journey with uncertainty, unsure where to start or how to structure his preparation. Like many professionals, balancing a demanding audit role with certification goals felt overwhelming at first.

But that changed when he joined the Academy of Internal Audit (AIA) From the very beginning, Xavier found the guidance he needed - clear video lectures, concise notes, and a mentor who made complex concepts easy to grasp. Under Puneet Sir’s structured and practical teaching style, he began to build clarity and confidence with every topic.

What stood out most to him was AIA’s consistent follow-up and genuine care. Whenever he faced system issues or needed academic support, Sadaf was always there, ensuring every challenge was promptly resolved so he could focus purely on learning.

Reflecting on his journey, Xavier shared his review on Google :

“I recently cleared the CFE exam with the guidance of the Academy of Internal Auditors. At the beginning, I had no idea how to approach the exam, but joining AIA made all the difference. The video lectures and short notes by Puneet Sir were clear, structured, and very easy to follow. His teaching style helped me simply understand complex concepts… I’m really grateful to AIA for their support and highly recommend them to anyone preparing for the CFE.”

Congratulations, Xavier on successfully achieving your CFE credential Your persistence, humility, and trust in AIA’s mentorship are truly inspiring, a reminder that with the right guidance, even the most complex goals become achievable.