Certified Internal Auditor
As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, becoming a Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) is the optimum way to communicate knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.
Earning a professional internal audit credential is a critical step to being distinguished from your peers and will:
- Enhance credibility and respect.
- Sharpen skills and proficiencies.
- Increase advancement and earning potential.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment.
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Candidates in the CIA program agree to accept the conditions of the program, including eligibility requirements, exam confidentiality, Code of Ethics, and Continuing Professional Education (CPE), along with other conditions enacted by The IIA’s Professional Certification Board (PCB).
Entry Requirements
Exit Requirements
Education
Valid
Government Issued ID
Experience
3 Exams
Experience
Master’s
Degree (or equivalent)
X
Exit
RequirementX
1 year IA experience or equivalent**
Bachelor’s
Degree (or equivalent)X
Exit
RequirementX
2 years IA experience or equivalent**
Active
Internal Audit Practitioner designation holder
X
Exit
RequirementX
5 years IA experience or equivalent**
Other
Education*X
5 years IA experience or equivalent**
X
** IA candidates must complete 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent. Equivalent experience can be obtained in any of the following fields:
• Internal Audit
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Audit/Assessment/Disciplines
• Compliance
• External Audit
• Internal Control
Membership of IIA
Candidate must be an individual member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia.
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Please note all applications will be processed and submitted directly to the IIA Global via CCMS.
Prior to that, you are required to be an individual member of IIA Malaysia. Upon approval of your membership, you will receive a Global Account Number (GAN) to have access to the IIA Global CCMS to activate your CCMS account.
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The current CIA Application & Exam Registration fee as follows.
Type Of Fee
Member
Non-Member
Registration Fee
USD120
USD240
Examination Fee
Part 1
USD310
USD445
Part 2
USD280
USD415
Part 3
USD280
USD415
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The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, effective in January 2025, guide the worldwide professional practice of internal auditing and serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The updated CIA® exam syllabi, and the exam content that is covered by the syllabi, are designed for alignment with
the Global Internal Audit Standards.CIA PART 1 – INTERNAL AUDIT FUNDAMENTALS
125 questions | 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Domains:
Foundations of Internal Auditing
35%
Ethics and Professionalism
20%
Governance, Risk Management, and Control
30%
Fraud Risks
15%
CIA PART 2 – INTERNAL AUDIT ENGAGEMENTS
100 questions | 2.0 hours (120 minutes)
Domains:
Engagement Planning
50%
Information Gathering, Analysis, and Evaluation
40%
Engagement Supervision and Communication
10%
CIA PART 3 – INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
100 questions | 2.0 hours (120 minutes)
Domains:
Internal Audit Operations
25%
Internal Audit Plan
15%
Quality of the Internal Audit Function
15%
Engagement Results and Monitoring
45%
Examination Non-disclosure
The CIA exam is a non-disclosed examination, which means that current exam questions and answers will not be published or divulged.
NOTE: Exam topics and/or format are subject to change as approved by The IIA’s Professional Certification Board (PCB).
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A candidate’s registration for an examination part will be valid for 180 days from the date the registration is processed at IIA HQ, and the examination part fee is non-refundable
- Candidates can sit at PearsonVUE testing centres in almost any country, regardless of country of registration.
- Candidates who do not pass the examination must wait 30 days to retest.
- You are encouraged to schedule your exam as soon as possible.
- The earlier you schedule, the better your chances of reserving a date, time, and location that is convenient for you.
- After you have scheduled your exam, Pearson VUE will email you an appointment confirmation that includes information about the test center location you selected. If you do not receive an email from Pearson VUE stating that you are scheduled for an exam, contact Pearson VUE customer service immediately, as this may indicate that your appointment was not properly recorded.
- Once your exam appointment is confirmed, you are expected to be present with appropriate government-issued ID on the date of the exam. If you do not appear for your exam at your scheduled location on your scheduled date and time, your registration will be voided, a “No-Show” status will be marked in your record, and you will forfeit your exam registration fee and no refund will be provided. If a “No-Show” status is issued, you will need to complete a new exam registration with payment to schedule another test date.
- You may cancel or reschedule your confirmed exam appointment as needed during your exam window directly in CCMS or by contacting Pearson VUE. You may make changes up to 24 hours prior to your confirmed appointment. However, you will be charged a US $75 change fee (payable directly to Pearson VUE) each time you reschedule.
- You will receive an email from Pearson VUE confirming your changes. If you do not receive the email, contact Pearson VUE immediately to ensure that your appointment was properly recorded.