Certified Internal Auditor
BE RECOGNISED GLOBALLY WITH THE CIA
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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 REQUIREMENTS | EXIT REQUIREMENTS | |||||||
Highest Education Obtained | Valid Photo ID | Work Experience Required | Passing of all exam parts | Work Experience Required | ||||
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) |
X | See Exit Requirement | X | 1-year experience in IA or equivalent fields* | ||||
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) |
X | See Exit Requirement | X | 2-year experience in IA or equivalent fields* | ||||
Active Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) holder | X | See Exit Requirement | X | 5-year experience in IA or equivalent fields*^ | ||||
Other Experience (E.g., High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, GCE A Levels or equivalent) |
X | 5-year experience in IA or equivalent fields*^ | X |
* Experience can be in any of the following: Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Audit/Assessment/Disciplines, Compliance, External Audit, Internal Control.
^ Two out of the five required years of experience must be within the past three years.
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.
EXAM FEES
DESCRIPTION | Member (US$) |
Non-Member (US$) |
Student Member (US$) |
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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
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Certification Candidate Management System – Frequently Asked Questions
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2025 CIA Exam Syllabus (Part 1): Internal Audit Fundamentals
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2025 CIA Exam Syllabus (Part 2): Internal Audit Engagement
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2025 CIA Exam Syllabus (Part 3): Internal Audit Function
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 |
1. Prepare the required documents and information. 2. Log in to the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS).
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, select 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 on CCMS. Credit card payment is the only mode 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 Certifications 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:
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