The Certified Government Auditing Professional^® (CGAP^®) is a specialty certification designed for and by public-sector internal auditing practitioners. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the unique features of public-sector internal auditing — fund accounting, grants, legislative oversight, confidentiality rights, and more. The program’s broad scope emphasizes the internal auditor’s role in strengthening accountability to the public and improving government services.

New Computer-Based Testing
The IIA's new online Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) is now open for registering for the Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®) exam. The English versions of the CGAP US and CGAP International exams are available as well as the Polish version of the CGAP International.

Candidates from the following countries must contact their local IIA institute representative for more information on the opening of registration for the specialty exams in their area and local certification processes: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Chinese Taiwan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey.