CPE Policy Changes for 2023
Important CPE Policy Changes to Begin in 2023
CPE Reporting Policy Is Changing
To achieve greater alignment with the credentialing industry’s best practices and continue to uphold the credibility of all IIA Certifications, The IIA’s global Professional Certifications Board (PCB) has approved changes to the CPE Reporting Policy.
Among the changes is the name of the policy itself: The “CPE Reporting Policy” will soon be known as the “Annual Certification Renewal Policy.”
NEW Annual Certification Renewal Policy: English
CURRENT CPE Policy: English
The importance of annual certification renewal:
To keep pace with developing trends and the ever-changing risk landscape, it is essential for IIA certification holders to regularly enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies through continuing professional development. Certification holders renew their certifications annually and demonstrate their commitment to keeping their knowledge current and their skills sharp by earning and attesting to continuing professional education (CPE) credit hours throughout the year. The IIA’s commitment to continued education helps to uphold the internal audit profession’s reputation for providing assurance and insight in an objective and ethical manner which serves to benefit all certification holders, their employers, and stakeholders alike.
What is changing?
The most significant policy change is that once a certification is expired, it cannot be reinstated. The certification is revoked if the holder goes 3 years or longer without reporting CPE. If an individual with a revoked certification wishes to become certified again, they must reapply to the certification program and pass all required exams to recertify
- Any surplus of CPE acquired during a calendar year may be used for the following calendar year reporting cycle (20 hours max for CIA and 10 hours for other IIA designations can be rolled over)
- Grace period increased from 1 year to 2 years.
- A certification will be “revoked” if the holder goes 3 consecutive years without reporting CPE. A certification in “revoked” status cannot be reinstated; an individual with “revoked” certifications needs to retake the exams.
- If a certification holder enters into grace status, the holder may no longer use their designation. They may begin using the designation again when their status is returned to active.
Refer to table below for a summary of changes.
Summary of Changes
*(changes are BOLD)
Current Policy | Revised Policy (Effective 1 September 2023) | |
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Certification Reinstatement | Individuals in Expired status may reinstate their designation by reporting required CPE hours. | Reinstatement will no longer be offered starting 1 January 2024. Individuals who move into "Revoked" status will be required to recertify their designation. (Re-apply into the program and pass all required examinations, including paying all fees.) For individuals requesting hardship, please refer to the CPE Policy. |
Surplus (Carryover) CPE | Not offered | Any surplus of CPE acquired during a calendar year may be used for the following calendar year reporting cycle (20 hours max for CIA and 10 hours for other IIA designations) |
Grace Status | 1 year | 2 years |
When is the policy changing?
On 1 September 2023, the Annual Certification Renewal Policy goes into effect for all IIA certification holders and current candidates. Refer to the candidate scenario table below for additional information regarding how the change will impact individuals depending on their “active,” “grace,” or “expired” certification status.
What if I do not report CPE?
For example, if an individual obtains the IIA certification in 2022 the first reporting needs to completed by 31 December 2023. If the individual does not report CPE by 31 December 2023, they will move into grace status for the following 2 years. If the individual does not report for a total of 3 years, they will move into revoked status and will be required to recertify. For more scenarios, please refer to the table below.
Certification Status
Active | Holder is currently active and may display their certification after their name and use the benefits of holding the IIA designation. |
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Grace (2 year Period) | Holder did not report required CPE hours and moved to Grace status. Previous holder may not display their certification after their name nor use the benefits of holding the IIA designation. Individual must report required CPE to move their designation into Active status. |
Revoked | Holder did not report required CPE after 3 year period and the designation was revoked. Previous holder may not display their certification after their name nor use the benefits of holding the IIA designation. Individual is required to recertify. (Re-apply into the program and pass all required examinations, including paying all fees.) |
Candidiate Scenarios
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Continue to complete your certification renewal before 31 December each year. You may continue to use your designation benefits.
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You must complete certification renewal before 31 December 2023. Individuals in Grace status may not use their certification associated with Active status. If you do not report by 31 December 2024, you will move to Revoked status and on 1 January 2025, you will be required to recertify.
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You must complete certification renewal before 31 December 2024. Individuals in Grace status may not use their certification associated with Active status. If you do not report by 31 December 2025, your designation will be moved to Revoked status and you will be required to recertify.
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Review the Certification Renewal Policy under Hardship Exemptions. Exemption requests must be submitted prior to 31 December. (Supporting documentation is required.)
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Continue to complete your certification renewal before 31 December each year for the active certification. For your Grace status certification, please refer to Candidate Scenario 2.
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There are no provisions to recertify these designations. You may request hardship consideration by opening a case via your CCMS profile. Refer to the hardship policy in the CPE Policy.
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This is a temporary designation valid for three years. Once it expires, it can no longer be re-activated. You may not use the benefits of Active status for this designation.
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The new policy goes into effect on 1 September 2023. Individuals will have the opportunity to reactivate the designation until 31 December 2023. Starting l January 2024, individuals will no longer be able to reactivate the designation and recertification is required.
FAQ:
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Recertification is for any designation that is in Revoked status. Previous holders may not display their certification after their name nor use the benefits of holding the IIA designation. Recertification requires an individual to re-apply into the program and pass all examinations, including paying all fees, to obtain the designation.
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No. Holders in Grace, Expired, or Revoked status may not display their certification after their name nor use the benefits of holding the IIA designation.
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Yes, this optional registry may be selected during the reporting period or you may request to be added by opening a new case within your CCMS profile.
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There is IIA member pricing on applications and exam registrations. No additional discounts are provided.
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Please refer to the hardship policy in the CPE Policy.
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You may open a new case within your CCMS profile under the Help tab.