Become a Pioneer in
Audit
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a Globally recognized internal audit certification designed for Accountants who conduct internal Audits, it is offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA-USA). Auditors from more than 150 countries have been awarded with CIA certification. It is the IIA’s Premier designation for more than 40 years, the CIA sets the standard for excellence within the profession. Earning the CIA is an important step toward demonstrating your core internal audit skills and knowledge.
Becoming a CIA is the optimum way to communicate the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to effectively carry out all the professional responsibilities as internal auditor, anywhere in the world.
CIA Part 1
The time duration of CIA Part 1 is 150 minutes in total.
CIA Part 2
The time duration of CIA Part 2 is 120 minutes in total.
CIA Part 3
The time duration of CIA Part 3 is 120 minutes in total.
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | Â | EXIT REQUIREMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Valid Government Issued ID | Experience | Â | 3 Exams | Experience |
| Master’s Degree (or equivalent) | X | Exit Requirement | Â | X | 1 year IA experience or equivalent** |
| Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) | X | Exit Requirement | Â | X | 2 years IA experience or equivalent** |
| Active Internal Audit Practitioner designation holder | X | Exit Requirement | Â | X | 5 years IA experience or equivalent** |
| Experience* | X | 5 years IA experience or equivalent** | Â | X | Â |
**Candidates who do not have a university-level degree or hold an active Internal Audit Practitioner designation may be approved into the CIA program if they already have five years of internal audit experience.
*Or equivalent
Experience in the following areas is considered equivalent to internal audit experience.
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Route
The candidate can sit for level-1 exam within 23 months of graduation month and can sit for Level-2 exam within 11 months of graduation month. You must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent to sit for Level-3 exam.
Route
You are eligible to sit for all levels if you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. You can sit for all pass Level-1 then Level-2 and then Level-3.
Route
The candidate can sit for level-1 exam within 23 months of graduation month and can sit for Level-2 exam within 11 months of graduation month. You must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent to sit for Level-3 exam.
Route
The candidate can sit for level-1 exam within 23 months of graduation month and can sit for Level-2 exam within 11 months of graduation month. You must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent to sit for Level-3 exam.
The CIA exam was revised in early 2019 to reflect the current practice of internal auditing, minimize duplication and overlap among the three exam parts, and clarify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that CIA candidates must possess to obtain certification. All three parts align with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
We encourage you to visit the CIA home page (theiia.org/CIA) to read more about the three parts of the exam in detail.
Candidates have up to three years from the date of
application approval to complete the program. On
average, candidates complete the program in less than
two-and-a-half years.
Depending on education, experience, expertise in
accounting and IT, as well as study method and reading
comprehension, you should expect to invest around 130
hours of study time (Part 1 – 40 hours; Part 2 – 40 hours;
Part 3 – 50 hours).
There is no wrong or right order. Candidates can take
the exam parts in the order they wish.
Year-round at more than 937 Pearson VUE test centers
in over 153 countries worldwide.
Each exam question that contributes to your score has been pretested to ensure statistical validity. Your raw score is calculated based on the number of questions answered correctly and is converted to a reporting scale ranging from 250 to 750 points. A score of 600 or higher is required to pass a CIA exam part. Find pass rates for each CIA exam part at theiia.org/PassRates
Candidates receive an informal score report upon completion of the exam at the test center. The score is not final until validated by The IIA. You will be notified by email when your official score is available. This is typically within 24 to 48 hours after you complete your exam.
The IIA’s CCMS is a self-service tool that allows candidates to apply, register, and monitor their CIA status, as well as communicate with the Certifications Support Team, order proof of CIA certification for displaying, framing, or verification, and report continuing professional education (CPE) credits.
Pricing varies around the globe and is different for IIA members, nonmembers, and students. Refer to the Certification Eligibility and Pricing web page at theiia.org/CIA
Report annual certification renewal through your CCMS portal by Dec. 31 each year.
This Course is currently only available in Urdu Language
This Course is currently only available in Urdu Language
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