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. The program’s broad scope emphasizes the internal auditor’s role in strengthening accountability to the public and improving government services.

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.