CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

The CIA is the only globally accepted designation for internal auditors and the standard by which individuals demonstrate their professionalism in internal auditing. Moreover, earning the CIA designation is more than just proof of what you know and what you’ve achieved — it’s the best way for auditing professionals to communicate to the world that they are prepared to meet today’s challenges. Earning the CIA designation is a valuable accomplishment and a professional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including chief audit executives, audit managers, audit staff, and risk management staff, as well as students enrolled in an accounting or other business or financial degree program.

Exam Structure

• Three exam parts are balanced, clear, and uniform.
• Minimal duplication and overlap among exam parts.
• Aligned with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Up-to-date with the current global practice of internal auditing.
• Covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities exam candidates must possess to be the most competent and capable internal auditor possible.

Exam Exam Duration No. of Questions Exam GradingPassing Score

Part 1 150 minutes 125 250-700 600

Part 2 120 minutes 100 250-700 600

Part 3 120 minutes 100 250-700 600