​Welcome ACCA Members!
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is pleased to partner with the ACCA in offering a CIA supporting requirement exception. Use these web pages as a guide to learn how to become CIA certified as an ACCA member.
Learn More About The IIA
Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
Internal auditors impact every aspect of an organization from finance and operations to marketing and human resources, acting as coaches, stakeholder advocates, risk managers, control experts, efficiency specialists, and problem-solving partners. The IIA has been the foundation for the internal audit profession and its practitioners for over 75 years and serves as the internal auditor’s partner — providing guidance to tackle the complex issues internal auditors face on a daily basis.
Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®): Strengthen Your Core
As The IIA’s premier designation for more than 40 years, the CIA sets the standard for excellence within the profession. The CIA journey begins with a focus on The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and aspects of mandatory guidance under the IPPF. The journey continues with a focus on managing an internal audit project and culminates with concepts related to internal control, risk, governance, and technology. The CIA is a 3-part process for establishing your foundational core and starting point for career growth to:
- Distinguish you from your peers.
- Demonstrate your proficiency with internal staff and external clients.
- Develop your knowledge of best practices in the industry.
- Demonstrate your proficiency and professionalism.
- Lay a foundation for continued improvement and advancement.
CIA Challenge Exam – Qualified Accounting Bodies
As a member of one of the qualified accounting bodies, you can take advantage of this rare opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation through an expedited process and join the more than 170,000 CIAs who have achieved this highly respected global certification. The challenge exam will include CIA content not already covered by your local accounting exam. In offering the challenge exam, The IIA continues to demonstrate the uniqueness of internal auditing as a profession and strengthens its strategic partnership with accounting bodies around the world. Learn more.
IIA Membership
In most cases, you do not have to be a member of The IIA to take the CIA exam or become a CIA, but we encourage you to consider its advantages. There are some countries, however, that do require candidates to be IIA members to take the CIA exam. Candidates in any of the countries listed on the map located below should contact their local institute to verify this requirement.
IIA members receive discounts on CIA review materials and courses and have access to the latest exam preparation resources, networking opportunities, and current CIA news and information.
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The information contained on this website pertains to all other countries.