CIA FAQ
Q: Do I have to be a member of The IIA to take any of the certification exams or become certified?
A: No. An individual does not have to be a member of The IIA to take the certification exams or to become certified. Membership requirements may differ in countries where the exams are administered through agreements with IIA institutes. All candidates and certified individuals must, however, agree to abide by The IIA's Code of Ethics, and practicing internal auditors with an IIA certification must comply with The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
The member savings on CIA review materials will more than compensate for the price of membership. IIA membership provides access to exclusive member resources and up-to-date information on current issues; a network of thousands of members in institutes worldwide; professional standards; certification; research; and education.
Q: How do I change from a practicing CIA, CCSA, CGAP, or CFSA status to a nonpracticing status and vice versa?
A: CIA, CCSA, CGAP or CFSA who is not performing internal audit functions may request nonpracticing status by notifying the Certification Department in writing. Nonpracticing internal auditors with certifications must complete the required CPE hours to change their status to a practicing status.
What are the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) reporting requirements for CIAs, CCSAs, CGAPs, and CFSAs?
The Board of Regents requires that after certification, CIAs, CCSAs, CGAPs, and CFSAs maintain their knowledge and skills and stay abreast of improvements and current developments in their area of certification through Continuing Professional Education (CPE). This is facilitated through a self-certification process with the completion of required CPE hours on a biennial basis. Click here for details.
I am currently an active certified individual, but would like a new certificate from The IIA. How can I obtain one?
Contact IIA headquarters at
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(or +1-407-937-1296 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1-407-937-1296 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) to request a new certificate. The certificate reprint fee is US$50.
Q: Am I required to take/pass a specific number of parts for the CIA exam?
A: No, candidates may take/pass one exam part at a time or all four exam parts at once. However, a candidate will lose credit for any exam parts previously passed if the candidate does not take a single exam part within a two-year period from their last exam date
Q: I want to attain the CIA certification, but I don' t have the two year' s internal auditing work experience. Can I still sit for the exam?
A: Yes, you can sit for the exam prior to satisfying your experience requirement. However, you will not be certified until your work experience, and all other requirements, have been met.
Q: Do I have to be a member of The IIA to take any of the certification exams or become certified?
A: No. An individual does not have to be a member of The IIA to take the certification exams or to become certified. Membership requirements may differ in countries where the exams are administered through agreements with IIA institutes. Click here for a list of these countries. All candidates and certified individuals must, however, agree to abide by The IIA's Code of Ethics, and practicing internal auditors with an IIA certification must comply with The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Note: As a special offer to nonmember CIA registrants, The IIA will waive the membership application fee. By calling The IIA at +1-407-937-1111 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1-407-937-1111 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and mentioning the source code EXAM prior to registering for the exam, The IIA will waive the US $25 IIA membership application fee. The member savings on CIA review materials will more than compensate for the price of membership. IIA membership provides access to exclusive member resources and up-to-date information on current issues; a network of thousands of members in institutes worldwide; professional standards; certification; research; and education.
