1. Become knowledgeable about the exam and determine which part of the exam you will take first.
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The purpose of this page is to introduce you to the CIA examination, including content, schedules, fees, and where and how it is administered. We also provide background information about The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) and the relevant local IIA institutes and chapters. Much of this page is taken from the Candidate Handbook, which is published by The IIA.
CIA is the acronym for Certified Internal Auditor. The CIA designation is international, with the examination administered in numerous countries. The CIA exam has been administered by The IIA since 1974. The exam is computerized to facilitate easier testing. The exam consists of four 3-hour parts that are given on demand throughout the year. Each part consists of 100 four-answer multiple-choice questions and is administered at any of Pearson VUE's 400 testing centers worldwide.
- 1.1 Purpose of Examination
- 1.2 Subject Matter Tested
- 1.3 CIA Examination Schedule
- 1.4 Background and Definition of Internal Auditinge
- 1.5 The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- 1.6 Requirements to attain the CIA Designation
- 1.7 CIA Examination Fees
- 1.8 Special Professor and Student Examination Fees
If you have internal auditing experience you will probably take Parts I and II first. If you do not have internal auditing experience you will probably take Parts III and IV first. Remember, Part IV is waived if you have almost any other accounting-related certification.
Below is a list of links outlining the country-specific approved professional certifications for Professional Recognition Credit for Part IV of the CIA examination (PRC4):
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