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There's only one. Earn your Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with a one-part CIA Challenge Exam for CPA, CA, and CISA™

Become a Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) and join the more than 200,000 CIAs with diverse professional and educational backgrounds from more than 170 countries who have achieved this highly respected global certification.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Challenge Exam

Active CPA, CA, and CISA™ holders can earn the CIA through the CIA Challenge Exam

This expedited process allows you to obtain the CIA designation after successfully passing a one-part examination. The CIA Challenge Exam only includes content not covered on your CPA, CA, or CISA™ exam, saving you time and money.

Which CIA Challenge Exam path is right for you?

Accounting CIA Challenge Exam

  • Available to qualified CPA and CA holders
  • Applications open 1 April 2026
  • 1 multiple-choice exam with 150 questions
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Information systems CIA Challenge Exam

  • Available to qualified CISA™ holders
  • Applications open 1 April 2026
  • 1 multiple-choice exam with 150 questions
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Pricing is applicable in the United States, Canada, and select countries throughout the world. Pricing may differ in countries where exams are administered through agreements with National Institutes.

Applicable taxes may be collected in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Candidates residing in the United Kingdom/Republic of Ireland or South Africa must be IIA members to apply for the CIA, CRMA, IAP, and CIA Challenge Exam.

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