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% |