CIA® Exam Content & Format
The CIA
® program is offered in four separate parts and each part has its own examination. The exam for each consists of 100 multiple-choice questions in a time of two hours and forty-five minutes.
The exam is NOT open book.
Exam Nondisclosure
The CIA
® exam is a non-disclosed examination, which means that current exam questions and answers will not be published or divulged.
CIA® Exam Topic Outline
The CIA
® program tests a candidate's knowledge of current internal auditing practices and understanding of internal audit issues, risks and remedies. Parts I, II and III are considered the core global syllabus of the CIA
® program - offering a strong focus on corporate governance and risk issues and exhibiting alignment with the
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Part IV exam concentrates on business management skills.
The IIA-Australia offers
Professional Recognition Credit (PRC) for Part IV for qualified professional certifications.
Each Part is divided into key topic areas. These topics are further divided into specific content areas and candidates must exhibit proficiency and/or awareness across each area of content, in order to pass the exam. The four Parts are:
- Part I: The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control
- Part II: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
- Part III: Business Analysis and Information Technology
- Part IV: Business Management Skills
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