Certified Internal Auditor^® (CIA^®) - Professional Recognition Credit

Eligibility
CIA candidates who have successfully completed the examination requirements for certain other professional certifications are eligible to receive credit for Part 4 of the CIA exam through the Professional Recognition Credit (PRC4) option, in lieu of sitting for Part 4. Credit is not available for Parts 1, 2, or 3 of the CIA exam. Candidates who attain PRC4 and pass Parts 1, 2, and 3 will have satisfied the examination requirement for the CIA designation.

CIA candidates can obtain PRC4 either through an IIA specialty certification (CCSA, CGAP, or CFSA) or through an approved non-IIA certification. A complete list of approved certifications is available here. CIA candidates who have passed an IIA specialty certification exam will automatically receive PRC4 and do not need to register for PRC4 or submit further documentation.

Applying for PRC-IV
CIA candidates who wish to receive PRC4 based on an approved non-IIA certification must complete all of the following steps:

• Complete and submit the form entitled "CIA - Registration for Part 4 Professional Recognition Credit" in the online Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) and provide appropriate payment.
• Submit documentation of successful completion of the examination requirements for an approved certification. Examples of evidence include a copy of the appropriate certification exam certificate or a letter from the sponsoring organization indicating that the candidate has successfully completed the certification exam requirements. Documentation should be submitted as an attachment to certification@theiia.org or faxed to +1-407-937-1108. Candidates must include their candidate ID number on all documentation (or in the name of the attachment for e-mailed documentation).

Documentation will typically be reviewed within approximately five business days of receipt at The IIA, although timing will be longer at the initial CCMS launch. You may confirm that the document has been approved by logging into your record on the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS), and clicking on the appropriate certification program on the Certification Progress screen. If your documentation cannot be approved, you will be contacted. Your credit for Part 4 will not be obtained until both the appropriate PRC4 registration (with payment) and documentation have been received and processed.

Candidates may request review of a new certification for PRC4 by contacting The IIA. Candidates who have a specialty certification that is exam-based and is required or useful in their audit environment should submit the information and request for approval to The IIA's Certification Department for review by the Board of Regents. (Candidates outside North America should submit this information to The IIA's Certification Department through their local IIA institute.) The Board of Regents will review the submitted certification and determine whether it is eligible for PRC4.