CPE Requirements
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements
Annual CPE reporting is now open all year. Log in to the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) to begin CPE reporting.
The reporting deadline is Dec. 31 each year. Should you fail to report your CPE, your certification/qualification will become expired, and as a result, you are no longer approved to represent yourself as a certified individual. Individuals remaining expired for 12 months or longer will be charged a certification reinstatement fee.
As an IIA certified or qualified professional, you are responsible for ensuring that the CPE information in your report is accurate. You must log in to CCMS to report begin to report your CPE. Get more information on CPE reporting steps for current and expired certificate holders.
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Don’t Miss Out on Being Included in The IIA Certification Registry
All individuals who have earned an IIA certification and maintain it by reporting CPE are eligible to opt into The IIA Certification Registry. This up-to-date record provides an opportunity for employers and recruiters to verify your certification. The registry will only include the following: certification holder’s first and last name, certificate ID, certification status, and country of residence. Inclusion in the registry is voluntary.
If you do not report, your certification/qualification will expire, and as a result, you are no longer approved to represent yourself as a certified individual nor opt into the certification registry.
CPE Opportunities
If you are looking for ways to obtain your CPE or CPD hours, check out these IIA CPE-earning opportunities.
Complimentary Reporting for North America IIA Members
Members of The IIA in North America and the Caribbean benefit from free CPE reporting. Learn more about IIA membership benefits.
Global Rules/Requirements
CPE reporting fees vary globally, based upon membership status, if you report CPEp directly to The IIA through CCMS, or through your local affiliate. Check with your local affiliate regarding pricing and the reporting process.
Visit the Pricing Structure page of our website for the most current pricing information. IIA-certified professionals who fail to meet their CPE requirements by the reporting deadline will automatically be placed in expired status and may not use their designation nor be listed in the registry.
Requirements by Certification or Qualification
Annual CPE Audit Activities
The Annual CPE Audit notifications are sent in January for the prior year’s reporting cycle. Individuals selected for a CPE audit will be notified via email. If selected for an audit, individuals must provide evidence of previously reported CPE activities that meet the criteria described in the CPE Policy (If you self-claim CPEs, be sure to keep detailed records.). If you are chosen for an audit you will be given a 6 month grace period to report CPE. The deadline and requirements for returning supporting documentation will be included in the email.
*CPE reporting fees vary globally based upon membership status. Individuals from IIA Institutes should contact their local representatives for their CPE reporting process.
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- Personal Ethical Choices, Behaviors and Decision Making
- Ethical Choices as required by Organizational Codes of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Ethics focused on Enhancing Stakeholder Confidence and Value
- Ethical Practice improving the organization’s contributions to the public at large
- Ethical behaviors resulting from professional interactions in the audit process
- Specifics of The IIA’s Code of Ethics and the 4 pillars contained therein
Ethical Behavior - Ethical Scenarios for IT Auditors
- Ethical Scanarios for FS Auditors
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Yes. As long as it is a shared topic across the certifications, such as quality assurance or risk.
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Yes. Certified individuals should seek CPE programs that offer curricula related to the subject areas covered by the certification(s)/qualification that the certified individual holds.
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While The IIA is able to assist throughout your certification journey, we cannot pre-qualify a training course for CPE. It is the certified individual’s responsibility to ensure that their CPE hours conform to the guidelines established by the PCB. Topics should relate to professional development and topic areas within the IIA certification.
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Yes. Individuals earn 10 hours per exam part for a non-IIA auditing or accounting-related certification earned in the reporting calendar year. This is capped at 40 hours if reporting CPE for the CIA, or 20 hours for a specialty certification.
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You are required to attest that you have earned the required CPE hours for your certification each year. However, supporting evidence of completion is not required, unless you are selected for audit. If you are selected, additional details will be provided to you directly.
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There is a charge for reporting CPE because of the administrative costs involved. CPE pricing depends on membership status and country of residence. Please refer to your local affiliate for pricing information.
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Go to your CCMS profile and complete a Certification Reinstatement form for your specific certification. Once this form is completed and any applicable fees have been paid, your certification will become active again.
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You still have the opportunity to bring your Certification back to an active status without paying reinstatement fees. Log into your CCMS record to access and submit your outstanding CPE Reporting form. Once completed, this will bring your certification to an active status.
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This depends on the certification earned. For example, the CIA requires 40 hours for practicing and 20 hours for non-practicing. All other certifications require 20 for practicing and 10 for non-practicing.
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If you spent five or more months of the year as a practicing auditor, then you report as practicing.
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A hardship waiver may be granted in select cases. If you have experienced such circumstances, please log an incident in your CCMS record so that we may review in a timely fashion. You will be notified directly if a pro-rated amount of CPE, or a complete waiver, is applicable.