CIA Challenge Exam Options
There's only one. Earn your CIA with a one-part exam.
The IIA is excited to launch another CIA Challenge Exam! Both options allow candidates the opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) designation through an expedited process after successfully passing a one-part examination. Please select from the options below.
View syllabi and compare topics covered on each exam here:
Syllabus for Qualified Accounting Bodies Syllabus for Qualified Information System Auditors
Update Coming to the CIA Challenge Exam Syllabus in 2026
We are excited to announce that the CIA Challenge Exam syllabus will be updated to align with the new Global Internal Audit Standards in 2026. During the 2025 program cycle, a comprehensive study will be conducted to ensure the syllabus reflects the latest standards and best practices in internal auditing. The exact dates of the updated exam's release will be communicated in the coming months.
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