Kshipra Academy Solaiyappan

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CA, CIA, CISA,DIP. IFRS

Certified Internal Auditor

 ELIGIBILITY

Three part Challenge

Exam Exam

All graduates Professionals such

are eligible as Chartered
Accountants,
regardless of
ACCA, and CPA,
their field of CISA With Active
study. License qualify.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Regular Exam

Apply : Anytime

Schedule:
Flexible throughout
the year.

Challenge Exam

Apply & Schedule

Slot 1 Apply in April and

write in June/ August

Slot 2 Apply in Sep and

write in Nov/Feb
SYLLABUS
Regular Exam

I. Essentials of Internal
Auditing (35%)
II. Practice of Internal
Auditing (43%)
III. Business Knowledge for
Internal Auditing (22%)

Challenge Exam

Around 80% of the three-

part study is covered,
excluding concepts
already learned in
eligible professional
courses (CA,ACCA,CISA).
 FEE DETAILS
Fee for CIA Challenge Exam
Exam IIA India Members Non Members
CIA Challenge exam (except CISA holder) US $941.25
Retake(except CISA holder) US $633.75
CIA Challenge exam (CISA holder) US $1255.00 US $1625.00
Retake(CISA holder) US $845.00 US $995.00

Fee for CIA Regular Exam

Exam Member Non-Member

CIA Application US $86 US $230

CIA Part 1 Exam US $221 US $425
CIA Part 2 Exam US $199 US $395
CIA Part 3 Exam US $199 US $395

*Source :- IIA
 EXAM DETAILS
Regular Exam
VS Challenge Exam

NUMBER OF EXAMS

Three separate exams. Only one exam which

One for each part comprises of all 3 parts.

EXAM PATTERN

Part 1 (2.5 hours): 125 MCQs

Part 2 (2 hours): 100 MCQs Single exam (3 hours):
Part 3 (2 hours): 100 MCQs 150 MCQ

TIME TAKEN TO PASS THE EXAM

Candidates typically have Candidates generally have a

three years to complete all shorter timeframe to pass
three parts of the exam. the exam, as it's a single part.

Note:- Both Challenge and 3 part exam shall be written at online testing centers in your city
 PASS PERCENTAGE
Regular & Challenge Exam

The passing score is 600

out of 750 for both
regular and challenge
exam.

Examination Current Pass Rate

CIA Part 1 41%

CIA Part 2 44%
CIA Part 3 50%
CIA Challenge Exams 44%

*Source :- IIA
 BOOKS / MATERIAL
Regular Exam

No Materials
Provided

Challenge Exam

1000 Mcq’s
and E-book

*Source :- IIA
CONVERSION
Classes?

CONCLUSION:-
CIA Regular offers a three-part exam with a
broad syllabus across internal audit basics,
practice, and business knowledge, allowing
up to three years for completion, and is open to
candidates with specific educational and
professional experience criteria.

CIA Challenge provides one comprehensive

exam covering the entire CIA syllabus in a
shorter time frame, catering to experienced
auditors with existing certifications such as
CPA, CA, or ACCA,CISA.