Specialty Certifications >> - The Institute of Internal Auditors

New Computer-based Testing

The IIA is in the process of transitioning its certification programs to computer-based testing (CBT). The IIA's specialty exams - Certification in Control Self-Assessment^® (CCSA^®), Certified Financial Services Auditor^® (CFSA^®), and Certified Government Auditing Professional^® (CGAP^®) - will now be part of a phased launch schedule which begins with the opening of CIA registrations on April 1 and continues through roll-out of the specialty exams in June 2008. Click here for more information on the phased launch schedule and upcoming new registration processes.

Candidates from the following countries must contact their local IIA institute representative for more information about local certification processes and the roll-out of CBT in their area: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Chinese Taiwan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey.

Certified Government Auditing Professional^® (CGAP^®)

The Certified Government Auditing Professional^® (CGAP^®) is a specialty certification designed for and by public-sector internal auditing practitioners. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the unique features of public-sector internal auditing — fund accounting, grants, legislative oversight, confidentiality rights, and more.

Certified Financial Services Auditor^® (CFSA^®)

The Certified Financial Services Auditor^® (CFSA^®) is one of The IIA's specialty certifications that measures an individual's knowledge of, and proficiency in, audit principles and practices within the banking, insurance, and securities financial services industries. The exam format offers candidates a choice of three financial services disciplines — banking, insurance and securities.

Certification in Control Self-Assessment^® (CCSA^®)

The Certification in Control Self-Assessment^® (CCSA^®) is a specialty certification program designed for practitioners of control self-assessment (CSA). Individuals at any CSA experience level will benefit from this comprehensive program. Gaining the required knowledge of areas such as risk and control models — often considered the realm of auditors only — exposes CSA practitioners from all backgrounds to concepts that are vital in effectively using CSA to help clients achieve their objectives.