What qualifications do I need to become an internal auditor?

Certified Internal Auditor is a globally recognized credential for internal auditors that certifies your proficiency per the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). 

However, to obtain the esteemed credential, you must possess the skills and meet the standard criteria of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. 

You must fulfill the CIA exam entry requirements, and provide a character reference form, and a government-issued picture ID to be eligible for the CIA challenge exam. You must also pass all three exam sections and provide documentation of your professional experience.

What qualifications do you need to become a certified internal auditor? 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Equivalent): To take the exam, a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, however, they are not required to have the necessary work experience. To become certified, they need to pass each of the three exam sections. They also need to have two years or more of equivalent expertise in internal auditing. read more.

• Master’s Degree Holders (or Equivalent) A master’s degree holder is eligible to take an exam (prior to gaining the necessary work experience). Before they can become certified, they also need to pass all three exam sections. They also need to have at least a year’s worth of expertise with internal audits, or something comparable.

• Holder of an Active Internal Audit Practitioner Designation: Candidates may apply to take the CIA challenge exam if they hold an active internal audit practitioner designation. To become certified, they must clear all three exam sections and have at least five years of experience in internal auditing, or the equivalent.

• Five Years of Experience in Internal Auditing (or Equivalent): Candidates may apply to take the CIA test if they have completed five years of internal auditing or have equivalent experience. But before they can get certified, they have to pass all three exam sections. There is no additional experience required for these experts in order to meet the eligibility requirements. read more.

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