CIA Challenge Exam (Accounting and IS) 2026 Exam

The IIA CIA Challenge examThe CIA Challenge Exam is a limited opportunity to earn the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation through an expedited fast track process. Offered for a limited time each year, you’ll only need to pass one multiple-choice exam to become a CIA, saving you time and money.Accounting CIA Challenge Exam· Available to qualified CPA and CA holders· Application window: April - September· 1 multiple-choice exam including content not covered on CPA and CA examsA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) with an active license from one of the following bodies:· CPA license from any US State Board· Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA)· Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)· Chartered Accountants Ireland· Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)· CPA AustraliaSection 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing 35% A. Foundations of Internal AuditingB. Independence and ObjectivityC. Proficiency and Due Professional CareD. Quality Assurance and Improvement ProgramE. Governance, Risk Management, and ControlF. Fraud RisksSection 2: Practice of Internal Auditing 43% A. Managing the Internal Audit ActivityB. Planning the EngagementC. Performing the EngagementD. Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring ProgressSection 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing 22% A. Business AcumenB. Data AnalyticsC. Information Technology and SecurityInformation systems CIA Challenge Exam· Available to qualified CISA holders· Application window: April - September· 1 multiple-choice exam including content not covered on CISA examSect