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CIA Challenge Exam – Qualified Accounting Bodies

CIA Challenge Exam – Qualified Accounting Bodies

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As a member of one of the qualified accounting bodies, you can take advantage of this rare opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation through an expedited process and join the more than 165,000 CIAs who have achieved this highly respected global certification. The challenge exam will include CIA content not already covered by your local accounting exam. In offering the challenge exam, The IIA continues to demonstrate the uniqueness of internal auditing as a profession and strengthens its strategic partnership with accounting bodies around the world.

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Apply Today for This One-time CIA Challenge Exam Opportunity

By earning the CIA designation, you will join an elite group of individuals who have experienced global professional growth and upward mobility. Adding the CIA credential to your resume will elevate you among your peers and demonstrate that you are:

A credible and trusted internal auditor
A stronger, more competent professional who is knowledgeable in organizational governance
Equipped for career-advancing opportunities

Candidates who reside in the United Kingdom/Republic of Ireland or South Africa must be IIA members to partake in the challenge exam. They should reach out to the local IIA affiliate to process membership prior to enrolling. The CIA Challenge exam program is not available to candidates in mainland China.

CIA Challenge Exam Package

In addition to saving time, the CIA Challenge Exam offers significant financial savings. The CIA Challenge Exam bundle, priced at $1,195 USD for IIA members and $1,545 USD for non-IIA members, includes:

CIA Challenge Exam application fee
CIA Challenge Exam registration fee
CIA Challenge Exam Study Guide for Qualified CAs / CPAs and practice questions included within the customized CIA Learning System
Access to the Standards to help you prepare for the exam

Please contact membership for IIA-Australia membership information. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

The price for the retake exam is $795 USD for IIA members and $945 USD for non-IIA members.

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CIA Challenge Exam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is my workspace okay for testing?

During the check-in process, you will be asked to take photos of your work area, which will be checked by a proctor prior to exam launch. Please ensure that your desktop is clean and that you are not within arm's reach of books, notepads, sticky notes, papers, pens, pencils, and other writing instruments/objects. Addtional monitors and computers must be unplugged and turned off. Items on the wall with writing on them, such as whiteboards, will be inspected. If your workspace does not pass a room scan, you are not permitted to proceed with taking the exam. To learn more, visit the Pearson VUE online proctoring page.
Can I eat, drink, or take a break during the exam?

Your exam does not include a scheduled break; breaks are not allowed during the online testing for any reason. If you require a break, you will need to schedule your examination at a testing center. If you leave your computer during your exam, the proctor will end your session and you will be unable to continue testing. The clock will not stop during your examination. Water in a clear glass is allowed during testing; however, eating, smoking, and chewing gum are prohibited.
What if my computer does not meet the requirements for online testing?

You will need to schedule your examination at a testing center.
What if I need a special accommodation during my examination?

Please email certaccommodations@theiia.org before scheduling your examination.
I am a member of the IIA but my membership does not reflect on my CCMS profile?

If you are a current IIA member please select ‘Help’ and open a new case as you may have two CCMS profiles that need to be merged. Please do not purchase the CIA Challenge exam application unless the correct pricing for IIA members is reflected as no refunds or price adjustments will be made one your process your payment.
• What happens if I apply for the CIA Challenge Exam but do not meet the eligibility requirements?

If it is determined during the validation process that the candidate does not meet the eligibility requirements, the application will be denied. No refunds, in part or whole, will be provided to candidates once the application is submitted.
What are the CPE reporting requirements for the CIA professional certification when a candidate successfully completes the CIA Challenge Exam?

Certified Internal Auditors are required to report CPE hours on an annual basis, by 31 December. Newly Certified Internal Auditors are immediately awarded 80 CPE hours. Half (40) of the awarded CPE hours are for the year in which the exam is passed. The balance (40) are for the following year. These hours are automatically reported on a candidate’s behalf for the first two (2) years of certification.

Candidates who successfully complete the CIA Challenge Exam will need to report their CPE credit hours for the first time no later than 31 December 2022. Once in a certified status the expiration dates are provided on your CCMS home page. To learn more about maintaining certification, refer to the CPE Requirements webpage.