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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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 Certified

As the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation proves that you:

• Possess current knowledge of The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and demonstrate appropriate use.

• Are able to perform an audit engagement in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

• Understand organizational governance and can apply tools and techniques to evaluate risks and controls.

• Can apply the business, IT, and management acumen needed for internal auditing.

Parts of CIA

In order to complete CIA Certificate, the candidate must pass three parts of CIA Program to obtain a CIA Certificate.

CIA Part 1

CIA Part 1 consists of 125 questions and it is comprehensively aligned with the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). It includes six domains covering the basic foundation of internal auditing, independence and objectivity, proficiency and due professional care, quality assurance and improvement programs, Governance, Risk Management and Control, Fraud Risk.

The time duration of CIA Part 1 is 150 minutes in total.

CIA Part 2

CIA Part 2 exam consists of 100 questions and includes four domains focused on managing the internal audit activity, planning the engagement, performing the engagement, and communicating engagement results and monitoring progress. Part 2 tests candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities particularly related to Performance Standards (series 2000, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, and 2600) and current internal audit practices.

The time duration of CIA Part 2 is 120 minutes in total.

CIA Part 3

CIA Part 3 exam consists of 100 questions and it includes four domains with focus on business acumen, information security, information technology, and financial management. Part 3 is specifically designed to test candidates’ ability, knowledge and skills. particularly as they relate to these core business concepts.

The time duration of CIA Part 3 is 120 minutes in total.

Eligibility

Here is the eligibility criteria to the CIA Certificate

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS   EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Education Valid Government Issued ID Experience 3 Exams Experience
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) X Exit Requirement X 1 year IA experience or equivalent**
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) X Exit Requirement X 2 years IA experience or equivalent**
Active Internal Audit Practitioner designation holder X Exit Requirement X 5 years IA experience or equivalent**
Experience* X 5 years IA experience or equivalent** X

**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.

  • Quality Assurance
  • Risk Management
  • Audit/Assessment/Disciplines
  • Compliance
  • External Audit
  • Internal Control

 

Undergraduate

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.

Undergraduate

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.

Undergraduate

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.

Undergraduate

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the CIA exam changed recently?

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.

Watch Video to Learn More

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.

What is the passing score?

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.

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