The CIA examination is conducted in three parts where candidate’s knowledge on various levels are tested. A candidate has to clear all the three parts to obtain the CIA certificate. The topics and weightages of each part is provided below:
EXAM PART | TOPIC | WEIGHTAGES |
---|---|---|
Part I – Internal Audit Basics | Mandatory Guidance | 35-45% |
Internal Control/Risk – Awareness Level | 25-35% | |
Conducting Internal Audit Engagements – Audit Tools and Techniques | 25-35% | |
Part II – Internal Audit Practice | Managing the Internal Audit Function | 40-50% |
Managing individual engagements | 40-50% | |
Fraud risks and controls | 5-15% | |
Part III – Internal Audit Knowledge Elements | Governance & Business Ethics | 5-15% |
Risk management | 10-20% | |
Organization structure/ Business processes and risks | 15-25% | |
Communication | 5-10% | |
Management/Leadership principles | 10-20% | |
IT/Business community | 15-25% | |
Financial Management | 10-20% | |
Global Business environment | 0-10% |