CIA Challenge Exam

What is the CIA® Challenge Exam?

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the global leader of the internal audit profession – provides a unique, one – time opportunity to earn the globally recognised Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certification.

Applicants will have the opportunity to move into the fast lane of internal auditing excellence by registering for this specially designed fast track route, and so gaining a premier qualification through only one exam.   Certified Internal Auditors can take advantage of numerous business opportunities for internal audit positions in the profession, CIF/FX sector, banking sector or industry.

Who is Eligible?

Candidates must be current members of one of the following qualified accounting bodies; former members and students are ineligible:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
• Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA Canada)
• CPA Australia
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
• Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
• Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
• Registro Oficial de Auditores de Cuentas (ROAC)
• Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA)

IMPORTANT: Please contact your local accounting body to obtain a letter of good standing prior to submitting an application. This document or current licensure must be provided to complete the application process.

Exam Dates and Registration

Application & Registration: 1 August to 30 September 2020
Schedule Window: 1 August to 29 November 2020
Testing Window: 1–30 November 2020
Retake Registration: 1 November 2020 to 31 January 2021
Retake Schedule Window: 1 November to 27 February 2021
Retake testing window: 1–28 February 2021

The exam is:

• Comprised of 150 multiple choice questions based on the syllabi.
• Based off the International Professional Practices Framework and Standards.
• Expected to take at least three hours to complete.
• Offered in English only.

For more information visit: https://global.theiia.org/certification/challenge-exams/Pages/QAB-CIA-Challenge-Exam.aspx