Question: Do I have enough time to study for all four parts for the November exam? Answer: Yes! Now is the perfect time to start studying for your November exam. To create your study plan, simply divide the number of weeks until your exam by the number of parts you plan to take in November....Read More

Question: I took the exam but I have some concerns about the exam and the testing experience. What should I do? Answer: Candidates who have concerns regarding exam questions or the testing experience should submit their comments by fax: +1-407-937-1313 or by email: certification@theiia.org within 96 hours following the completion of an exam, for review...Read More

Question: What items should I bring to the exam site? What items should I not bring? Answer: Candidates should bring the following items to the exam site: Authorization Letter (Mandatory). Photo I.D. (Mandatory). A nonprogrammable six-function calculator with only addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root and percentage functions. With the exception of numerical memory, The...Read More

Character Counts! I haven’t been working in the field long so I don’t know many CIAs. Is there someone else I can get a character reference from other than a CIA? Generally, the IIA would prefer to receive character references from another CIA, a supervisor, or a professor in the field. However, the organization makes...Read More

“I earned my degree from an international university. Most of my career experience spawns from companies located outside the U.S. How does my education and professional experience apply to The IIA’s eligibility requirements?” The IIA recognizes that academic degrees differ due to cultural or societal factors. The organization does its best to accept internationally recognized...Read More

Question: I am planning on sitting for the CIA exam in May. Where are the testing sites in my area? Answer: Candidates should choose the most convenient location from the exam site list on The IIA’s website and enter the appropriate site number on their application. The IIA makes every attempt to accommodate site requests....Read More

Question: How long am I eligible to take the exam? Answer: A candidate has an initial eligibility period of two years (five examinations) after The IIA approves his/her first registration. The eligibility period is subsequently extended for two years each time the candidate sits for a part. A candidate’s eligibility expires only if he/she does...Read More

How many questions are on the CIA Exam and how long do I have to answer them? You have 210 minutes (3.5 hours) to answer 125 questions. If you allocate 1.4 minutes per question, you will use only 175 minutes. You can spend the remaining 35 minutes to review your answers and transfer them to...Read More

Question: “I am full-time professor at the University of Southwest Rhode Island. I am interested in taking the CIA Exam. Does The IIA extend discounts or waive fees for those who work in the field of Academia? If so, what steps should I take to obtain such offers?” Answer: Full-time educators are invited to take...Read More

“What is the Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award? What are the benefits of the award? May I nominate someone for this award? If so, how?” The Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award attributes its name to the memory of Bradford Cadmus, the original managing director of the Institute of Internal Auditors. The award recognizes individuals, regardless of their...Read More