Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 25, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Business Acumen35%
2 Information Security25%
3 Information Technology20%
4 Financial Management20%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear (fixed-form, Pearson VUE)
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match IIA registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- 40 CPE hours required annually for CIA maintenance. Specialty certifications also require 40 CPE hours per year. CPE must be relevant to internal auditing. Maintain active IIA membership for reduced exam pricing.
PrerequisitesNo required order, but Parts 1 and 2 recommended first (recommended)
Retake Policy90-day waiting period between failed attempts for the same part. Retake fees are the same as initial attempt fees ($370 member / $570 non-member). CIA candidates have a maximum of 4 years from initial registration to pass all parts.