Would you like to appear for CIA Exam 14^th-15^th Nov 2003

About the CIA Examination

The CIA exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and ability regarding the current practice on internal auditing. It enables candidates and prospective managers to adapt to professional changes and challenges by:

v Addressing nearly all management skills

v Focusing on the principles of management control

v Measuring a candidate’s understanding of risk management and internal controls.

Exam Content and Format

The Certified Internal Auditor examination is offered in four parts. Each part consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. A detailed topic outline is available on The IIA’s Web site: www.theiia.org. Any future changes to the exam’s content or format will be communicated directly to all registered candidates and will be announced on the Web site.

Part I – Internal Audit Process

Auditing	65 – 75%
Professionalism	10 – 20%
Fraud	10 – 20%

Part II – Internal Audit Skills

Problem Solving & Evaluating Audit Evidence

45 – 65%

Data Gathering, Documentation and Reporting

25 – 40%

Sampling and Mathematics

10 – 20%

Part III – Management Control And Information Technology

Management Control	30 – 40%
Operations Management	10 – 20%
Information Technology	45 – 55%

Part IV – The Audit Environment

Financial Accounting	30 – 40%
Finance	20 – 30%
Managerial Accounting	20 – 30%
Regulatory Environment	10 – 20%

Eligibility for Professional Recognition Credit

The Board of Regents has recognized the professional accomplishments of several certifications, such as the Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant designations conferred in many countries. A list of professional certifications approved for Professional Recognition Credit is available on The IIA’s Web site : www.theiia.org.

CIA candidates who have successfully completed the examination requirements for one of the approved designations are eligible to receive Professional Recognition Credit for Part IV of the CIA exam. Candidates applying for Professional Recognition Credit must provide evidence of a professional certification approved by the Board of Regents. Candidates who attain Professional Recognition Credit ad pass Parts I, II and III will have satisfied the examination requirement for the CIA designation.

Exam Fees and Schedule

After 25 years and nearly 30,000 designations awarded, the CIA exam continues to enhance the recognition of internal auditing while providing the proper direction to internal auditors seeking to further their professional development and advancement.

Exam Fees

CIA Exam Fees	Regular	Student
Registration Fee (for initially enrolling candidates in the CIA program)	US $60	US $30
Exam Part Fee (per part, per sitting)	US $70	US $35
Part IV Professional Recognition Credit Administrative fee	US $70	US $35
Deferral / Cancellation / Change Fee By Registration Deadline After Registration Deadline Within one week of Exam	US $0 US $25 US $70	US $0 US $25 US $35
No-Show Fee * Fees are subject to change	US $70	US $35

CIA Exam Schedule *

Nov 2003 Nov 14 –Parts I & II

Nov 15 –Parts III & IV

Note: Examination times on the dates indicated are :

Part I – 8.30 a.m – Noon (08.30 - 12.00) Part III - 8.30 A.M-Noon (08.30 – 12.00)

Part II –1.30 – 5.00 p.m (13.30 – 17.00) Part IV- 1.30 – 5.00 p.m (13.30 – 17.00)

* Dates are subject to revolutionize

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