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Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
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IIA IIA Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Foundations of Internal AuditingYou are here
Master the IIA mission, audit charter, independence, objectivity, assurance vs. advisory, due professional care, and QAIP.
Phase 2: Ethics and Professionalism
Study the IIA Code of Ethics (IOCC), professional skepticism, and continuing professional development.
Phase 3: Governance, Risk Management, and Control
Apply COSO IC, the Three Lines Model, risk concepts, control types, and engagement planning.
Phase 4: Fraud Risks and Practice Simulations
Cover fraud triangle/diamond, auditor fraud responsibilities, red flags, and run timed practice sessions.
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- •Valid government-issued photo ID
- •Application approval through IIA CCMS
- •Exam must be completed within 2 years of application approval
IIA IAP Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Pearson VUE (test centers only; online proctoring discontinued May 28, 2025)
Retake Policy
60-day waiting period after a non-passing result per the IIA Certification Candidate Handbook
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Mapped to the IAP/CIA Part 1 exam blueprint and 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards.
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Introduction & Exam Overview
4 sections
Purpose, Mandate & Charter
3 sections
Assurance & Advisory Services
3 sections
Independence & the Three Lines Model
2 sections
Integrity & Objectivity
3 sections
Competency, Due Care & Confidentiality
3 sections
Governance, Culture & Compliance
3 sections
Risk Concepts & the Risk Management Process
3 sections
Internal Control Concepts & Frameworks
2 sections
Fraud Concepts & Engagement Considerations
3 sections
Fraud Controls & Investigation
2 sections
IIA IAP Exam Details
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
Administered by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) content outline
Purpose and mission of internal auditing, internal audit charter, mandate, independence, objectivity, assurance vs. advisory services, due professional care, and quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP).
IIA Code of Ethics (integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, competency), professional skepticism, continuing professional development, and standards of professional conduct.
Governance principles, COSO Internal Control — Integrated Framework, risk concepts (inherent/residual/risk appetite/tolerance), Three Lines Model (2020), control types (preventive/detective/corrective), and engagement planning.
Fraud triangle and diamond, auditor's responsibilities for fraud risk, fraud red flags, fraud schemes (occupational, management fraud), and anti-fraud controls.
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What's Next After the IIA IAP?
After passing the IIA IAP, you can pursue these career paths
CIA Part 1
IAP holders can apply for CIA without the education prerequisite — CIA Part 1 is waived; continue with Parts 2 and 3.
IIA CRMA
Add risk management assurance expertise with the CRMA after earning the CIA designation.
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