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The CIA Challenge Exam is your chance to join more than 195,000 CIAs with diverse professional and educational backgrounds
The IIA is excited to launch another CIA Challenge Exam! Both options allow candidates the opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation through an expedited process after successfully passing a one-part examination.
CIA Challenge Exam for Qualified Accounting Bodies
As a CISA™ holder, you can take advantage of this limited opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation through an expedited process called the CIA Challenge Exam. This expedited process allows you to obtain the CIA designation after successfully passing the one-part examination.
The CIA Challenge Exam only includes content not covered on your CISA™ exam, saving you time and money.
Earning the CIA designation will elevate you among your peers and demonstrate that you are:
- A credible and trusted internal auditor.
- A stronger, more competent professional.
- Knowledgeable in organizational governance.
- Equipped for career-advancing opportunities.
- Comprised of 150 multiple choice questions based on the syllabi.
- Based on the International Professional Practices Framework and Standards.
- Examination time is up to 180 minutes.
- Offered in English only.
- Based on scaled scoring and a passing score of 600 is required out of 750 points.
- Developed following best practices with the support of experts and professionals.
- Available via online testing or at a testing center.
CIA Challenge Exam for Qualified Information Systems Auditors
As an active CPA or CA holder, you can take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation through the CIA Challenge Exam. This expedited process allows you to obtain the CIA designation after successfully passing a one-part examination.
The CIA Challenge Exam only includes content not covered on your CPA or CA exam, saving you time and money.
As the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors, the CIA designation proves that you:
- Possess current knowledge of The IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and demonstrate appropriate use.
- Can perform an audit engagement in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards™.
- 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.
The one-part exam is consolidated, concise, and cost-effective because it’s:
- Comprised of 150 multiple choice questions based on the syllabi.
- Based on the International Professional Practices Framework and Standards.
- Only up to 180 minutes.
- Offered in English only.
- Based on scaled scoring and a passing score of 600 is required out of 750 points.
- Developed following best practices with the support of experts and professionals.
- Available via online testing or at a testing center.