Professional Recognition Credit for CIA Exam Part 4
Candidates who have obtained a certification from other related organizations may be eligible to receive Professional Recognition Credit (PRC4) which allows exemption from Part 4 of the CIA exam. CIA candidates who have passed an IIA specialty certification exam will automatically receive PRC4.
Eligibility
To qualify for PRC4, candidates must have an approved certification that is current and in good standing (meaning without ethics violations). Candidates must also complete a “CIA – Registration for Part 4 Professional Recognition Credit” form in their CCMS profile.
Applying for PRC4
CIA candidates who wish to receive PRC4 must complete the following steps:
Step 1 - Submit Documentation
Candidates must submit evidence confirming that your certification is current. Documents can be emailed as a scanned attachment to certification@theiia.org or they can be faxed to 407-937-1108. Please include your Candidate ID number in your document’s file name or in your correspondence.
The following are acceptable documents that can be submitted;
· Unexpired license
· Certificate stating that the certification was issued within the last 1 year.
· Letter from the sponsoring organization confirming that you hold the designation and that it is current.
Step 2 - PRC4 Registration
After the documents have been approved, candidates should complete the form named “CIA - Registration for Part 4 Professional Recognition Credit” form in their CCMS profile.
