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Certified Internal Auditor

BE RECOGNISED GLOBALLY WITH THE CIA

 


Recognised globally as the gold standard for internal audit professionals, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation has elevated the profession since 1974. It remains the only internationally accepted certification for internal auditors, demonstrating a strong commitment to competence, integrity, and continuous professional development. To date, over 200,000 professionals worldwide have earned the CIA credential.


Achieving the CIA designation is more than a career milestone. It is an investment in your future.

 

 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW


Candidates have three years from the date of acceptance into the programme to complete all three exam parts and meet the exit requirements.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
HIGHEST EDUCATION OBTAINED		   OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS   EXIT REQUIREMENT:
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master's Degree or equivalent   
  • Candidate is eligible to apply for the CIA Programme
  • Candidate may sit for the exams prior to obtaining the requisite work experience
  • Candidate must pass all three exam parts within three years of applying to become certified
   1 year of internal audit experience or equivalent *
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent  
  • Candidate is eligible to apply for the CIA Programme
  • Candidate may sit for the exams prior to obtaining the requisite work experience
  • Candidate must pass all three exam parts within three years of applying to become certified
   2 years of internal audit experience or equivalent *
Active IAP Designation Holder  
  • Candidate is eligible to apply for the CIA Programme
  • Candidate may sit for the exams prior to obtaining the requisite work experience
  • Candidate must pass all three exam parts within three years of applying to become certified
   5 years of internal audit experience or equivalent *^
5 years of internal audit experience *^  
  • Candidate is eligible to apply for the CIA Programme
  • Candidate may sit for the exams prior to obtaining the requisite work experience
  • Candidate must pass all three exam parts within three years of applying to become certified
   No additional experience required

* Experience can be in any of the following: Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Audit/Assessment/Disciplines, Compliance, External Audit, Internal Control. 

^ 2 out of 5 required years of experience must be within the past 3 years.

 

EXAM FEES 

 

DESCRIPTION   Member
(US$)		   Non-Member
(US$)		   Student Member
(US$)
Application Fee   120   240   65
CIA Part 1 Exam   310   445   245
CIA Part 2 Exam   280   415   215
CIA Part 3 Exam   280   415   215

The fees indicated exclude GST. Singapore’s prevailing GST is payable by individuals. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

 

 

EXAM FORMAT 
 

All questions are multiple choice. The number of questions of each exam part and the time allotted to complete each exam part are as follows: 

  • Part 1 – 125 questions, 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
  • Part 2 – 100 questions, 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Part 3 – 100 questions, 2 hours (120 minutes)

 

EXAM PREPARATION & SYLLABUS UPDATES


The CIA examinations have been updated to align with The IIA’s new Global Internal Audit Standards. These updates bring the exams up to date with current global internal auditing practices and create greater alignment between the CIA syllabi and The IIA’s standards.
 

Exclusive Offer for IIA Singapore Members
IIA Singapore members receive preferential rates on the Becker – The IIA CIA Exam Review. Access details will be emailed upon confirmation of membership. For enquiries, please contact the Certification Team or call 6324 9029. 

 

USEFUL RESOURCES

 

 

COMPUTER-BASED TESTING 
 

The CIA exam is available through computer-based testing, allowing you to schedule exams throughout the year at more than 500 locations worldwide. You can sit for exams at any IIA-authorised PearsonVUE testing centre worldwide, regardless of whether the testing centre is located in your hometown or country. To locate the testing centres closest to you, visit the PearsonVUE website. 
 

In Singapore, the IIA-authorised PearsonVUE testing centres are located at:
 

NTUC LEARNINGHUB PTE LTD   PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTERS   RELC EXAMINATIONS BUREAU
NTUC Trade Union House
73 Bras Basah Road
Level 3, Room 3J
Singapore 189556		   51 Cuppage Road
#05-02/03/04
Singapore 229469		   30 Orange Grove Road
Level 8
RELC Building
Singapore 258352

 

Starting 28 May 2025, all exams will be available only at test centres to enhance exam security and ensure a consistent testing experience for all candidates worldwide. Click here to view the FAQs on this transition.

 

APPLYING FOR YOUR CIA PROGRAMME


STEPS TO APPLY:

1. Prepare the required documents and information.

2. Log in to the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS).

  • First-time users who are IIA Singapore members: Please click RESET under Forgot your password? to activate your account.

i. Ensure your name in CCMS matches your photo identification document (NRIC/FIN or Passport).

ii. Use the same email address registered with your IIA Singapore membership.

  • First-time users who are non-members: Please click CREATE ACCOUNT under Don’t have an account yet? to create a new account. 

  • Existing CCMS users: Please proceed to register for a new programme (see Step 4) or schedule an exam (see Step 8). 

3. For IIA Singapore members: Please check that your membership status is correctly displayed in your profile before proceeding to the next step.

4. On the CCMS Home page, go to APPLY FOR NEW CERTIFICATIONS. Choose your programme, complete the required information and declaration, upload your Proof of Education and Proof of Identification, and declare if special accommodations are required. This step must be completed within 90 days of application. Click SUBMIT.

5. Pay for the application fee by credit card or PayPal on CCMS. Credit card and PayPal are the only modes of payment for IIA Singapore members. 

6. To complete the Experience Verification component, key in the required fields and click SUBMIT. The verification is done electronically via CCMS and can be completed anytime within the 3-year programme validity.

7. After document approval by the Certification Team, you will receive an email from IIA Global confirming your application. You can then register for the exam.

8. Complete the payment for the exam registration fee on CCMS. Your exam status will update to Registered. The system will also allow you to schedule or extend your exam window. The "Authorisation to Test" allows you to schedule and sit for their exam within a window period of 180 days. 

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All new candidates must submit the following:

  • Proof of Identification – NRIC, FIN or Passport.

  • Proof of Education

    • Copy of the candidate's degree or official transcripts; or 

    • Letter from university confirming degree; or

    • Letter from evaluation services confirming degree level. 

  • Experience Verification – to be verified by a supervisor or CIA/CRMA-designated colleague. 

For questions or clarifications, please contact the Certification Team for assistance.