1 Risk Management Frameworks and PrinciplesWeight not published
2 Governance and Risk CultureWeight not published
3 Risk Assessment and ResponseWeight not published
4 Monitoring and Assurance of Risk ManagementWeight not published
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.
PrerequisitesCIA required or concurrent enrollment; risk assurance experience (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.