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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 1: Internal Audit Fundamentals
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60-day waiting period after a non-passing result; no annual limit on retake attempts under current CIA handbook policy.
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Chapter 1: CIA Part 1 Orientation and Exam Strategy
5 sections
Chapter 2: Foundations of Internal Auditing
5 sections
Chapter 3: Ethics and Professionalism
5 sections
Chapter 4: Governance, Risk Management, and Control
5 sections
Chapter 5: Fraud Risks
5 sections
Chapter 6: Final Review and Test Day
4 sections
CIA Part 1 Exam Details
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 1: Internal Audit Fundamentals
Administered by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) content outline
Purpose of internal auditing, mandate, charter, assurance and advisory services, governance support, risk management role, and the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, competency, due professional care, professional skepticism, communication, and continuing professional development.
Governance concepts, organizational culture, risk types, risk management process, control design, and control effectiveness.
Fraud risk concepts, fraud triangle, red flags, prevention and detection controls, and internal audit's role in fraud investigation.
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What's Next After the CIA Part 1?
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