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IIA-CIA-PART1 Exam Topics and Domains
How do I earn this certification?
Passing IIA-CIA-PART1 earns the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification. It sits in the Internal Audit track.
- IIA-CIA-Part2 - Practice of Internal Auditing
- IIA-CIA-Part3 - Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing
- CRMA - Certification in Risk Management Assurance
- QIAL - Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership
- CIA-Challenge - CIA Challenge Exam Condensed path for qualified accountants
- CISA - Certified Information Systems AuditorIT audit specialization
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant External audit and accounting focus
- CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems ControlIT risk management specialization
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-03-01
- Announcement date: 2024-06-01
- Artificial Intelligence Expected in future updates
- Data Analytics Currently tested in IT controls sections
- Cloud Computing Included in IT governance topics
- Cybersecurity Significant coverage in control frameworks
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Internal auditors and Risk management professionals.
- Understanding of business processes
- Knowledge of risk management concepts
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks
- Basic understanding of IT controls