The IIA’s Delayed Scoring Process
What is delayed scoring?
Delayed scoring is when candidates do not receive a score right after completing their test. Instead, they receive their official score once all quality assurance and security checks have been completed.
Delayed scoring is considered best practice in the assessment industry, as it affords sufficient time to rigorously investigate any irregularities in exam results. The IIA remains dedicated to upholding exam integrity, thereby safeguarding the credibility and legitimacy of the credentials earned by our certification holders.
How is The IIA’s scoring process changing?
The sole change is that an immediate, unofficial score will no longer be provided. Candidates will receive only their official scores, enhancing their experience and eliminating the possibility of inaccurate results.
Effective Dates
IAP, 3-Part CIA, and CRMA
Effective 1 April 2026, candidates will receive their official exam result within three weeks of their exam date.
CIA Challenge Exam
Effective 1 June 2026, candidates will receive their official exam result within eight weeks of their exam date.
Effective 1 September 2026, candidates will receive their official exam result within three weeks of their exam date.
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Exam scoring is highly automated; however, like most high-stakes credentialing programs, The IIA applies additional post-exam quality and security reviews. These reviews are not corrections to a flawed scoring function, but safeguards designed to detect rare anomalies, protect exam integrity, and ensure fairness for all candidates. This layered approach reflects widely accepted industry standards and supports the long-term credibility of IIA certifications.
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No. Under the existing retake policy, candidates must wait at least 30 days before retaking an exam part. Because official results will be issued within three weeks, candidates will receive their outcome before they become eligible to retake the exam. As a result, this update does not delay or conflict with the current retake policy.
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Because June 2026 is the first administration of the updated exam, results will undergo an enhanced scoring process that includes a formal passing score determination. This step, in addition to the regular forensics review conducted during every test administration, helps ensure the continued rigor, fairness, and global consistency of the certification.