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Do your homework! Candidates who are comfortable and confident are more likely to pass the CIA exam. In order to do this, you must research the exam. Find out how it is structured. Familiarize yourself with instructions so you don’t waste costly seconds reading them. Know what types of questions will be asked. Understand the […]
Sum of Its Parts Candidates may choose to register for one or more exam parts at any time, and in any order of preference. For example, a candidate may select to begin the program by taking Part III and then proceed to take other parts. Your registration for an exam (part) will be valid for […]
CIA Candidate Misconduct Notice The Pearson VUE staff is trained to watch for unusual behavior and incidents during the exam. Exam sessions are audio/videotaped to document the occurrence of any unusual activity, and candidate misconduct will be reported to The IIA for investigation. If you violate any of the testing rules, attempt to remove test […]
Question: I get really nervous before taking exams. Any suggestions? Answer: Test anxiety is natural and to be expected on exam day. If you have difficulty managing your stress, try these stress reducing techniques. First, attempt to recognize the factors that contribute to your anxiety. Do you lose perspective of the exam, seeing it as […]
Candidates preparing to take the Certified Internal Auditor exam must pay different registration fees before they can sit for the exam. These fees may vary depending on what country you take the exam in, your status as an IIA member, and whether or not you are a full time student or professor. A tax applies […]
In your final week or two of preparation for the CIA exam, you should be busy completing your final review. There are several things you should remember as your exam date approaches. Here are some last-minute tips from Gleim. If you don’t know the answer, guess, but make it an educated guess. An educated guess […]
Computerized CIA Exam The IIA’s online Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) allows candidates to apply for certification programs, register for exams, and access their records online. Before attempting to register, candidates should be aware of the following: International candidates from a country that administers IIA certifications through a local certification agreement cannot use/access the CCMS. […]
Question: I am a CIA but I have not practiced in the last few years. How can I become a practicing CIA again? Answer: To reinstate your active status with the IIA, non-practicing CIAs must complete the required continuing professional education. Please go to The IIA’s website for information on CPE requirements.
Experience Required To become a CIA you must have the following work experience: CIA candidates must complete 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent. Acceptable equivalent experience includes audit/assessment disciplines, including external auditing, quality assurance, compliance, and internal control. A master’s degree or work experience in related business professions (such as accounting, law, […]
