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The CIA is the only internationally accepted designation for internal auditors. It is the standard which exhibits the level of professionalism within the internal audit profession, and a way of proving a commitment by professional internal auditors to prove a readiness for evolving challenges.

The CIA is valuable across all industries, including insurance and finance, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries. Becoming a certified CIA gives experience, credibility, knowledge and competency within the field.

Why do CIA

The CIA qualification is a global internal audit certification. It enables career growth and being able to set yourself apart from others within the profession, allowing you to work within different industries across the board. Not only does it add value to your career, but also to the businesses you find yourself working in.

How to Register for Training

Find the step-by-step instructions on how to register for training here.

1 Select a part
2 Select the course type (in-house, online, etc.)
3 Confirm dates based on the schedule of courses
4 Fill in the required information
5 Complete online payment

A confirmation email and receipt of payment will be sent to the candidate.

Course Overview

CIA 1 - Part 1: Internal audit basics CIA 2: Practice of Internal Auditing CIA 3: Business knowledge for internal auditing

1. Foundations of Internal Auditing (15%)
2. Independence and Objectivity (15%)
3. Proficiency and Due Professional Care (18%)
4. Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (7%)
5. Governance, Risk Management, and Control (35%)
6. Fraud Risks (10%)

*Percentages are the weight IIA gives each subject in the relevant part/paper

1. Managing the Internal Audit Activity (20%)
2. Planning the Engagement (20%)
3. Performing the Engagement (40%)
4. Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress

*Percentages are the weight IIA gives each subject in the relevant part/paper

1. Business Acumen (35%)
2. Information Security (25%)
3. Information Technology (20%)
4. Financial Management (20%)

*Percentages are the weight IIA gives each subject in the relevant part/paper

Benefits

The CIA will equip you with a variety of skills needed to professionally practice within the field of internal auditing. You will learn the essentials of internal auditing which forms the foundation of the field, including governance, risk management, due professional care, and more.

Additionally, you will be taught about the practice of internal auditing, which focuses on managing internal auditing activity, planning, performance, and communication of results while learning skills related to Performance Standards. Finally, you will be equipped with the business knowledge needed for internal auditing.

Certification

What You Will Learn

You will learn the essentials of internal auditing which forms the foundation of the field, including governance, risk management, due professional care, and more. Additionally, you will be taught about the practice of internal auditing, which focuses on managing internal auditing activity, planning, performance and communication of results while learning skills related to Performance Standards. Finally, you will be equipped with the business knowledge needed for internal auditing.

Pricing Structure

	Member	Non-member	Individual
Application Fee	US $115	US $230	US $65
CIA Exam Part fee (three part exam) Part 1	US $280	US $395	US $230
CIA Exam Part fee (three part exam) Part 2	US $230	US $345	US $180
CIA Exam Part fee (three part exam) Part 3	US $230	US $345	US $180

Exam Content & Format

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Exam scoring

The exam score for each part of the CIA exam is decided on following the standard-setting process. During this process, an international group of highly qualified internal audit professionals review the CIA questions and determine the performance level. The standard-setting process for the CIA examination consists of an industry-accepted, recognized, and well-researched method to guide the decision-making process. A passing score is then identified, which determines the number of questions a candidate is required to answer correctly in order to pass the exam. Cut scores for each part of the exam are determined based on the difficulty of the content and the questions. Thus, the number of questions required to pass each part may vary.