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IIA IIA-CHAL-SPECENU Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
| Exam Name: | IIA CIA Specialty Challenge Exam - English |
| Exam Number: | IIA-CHAL-SPECENU |
| Passing Score: | 600 out of 750 |
| Exam Price: | $845 USD (Member) / $1,245 USD (Non-Member); Application Fee: $150 USD (Member) / $380 USD (Non-Member) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years from program approval; certification valid with annual CPE renewal |
| Recommended Training: | IIA Official CIA Challenge Exam Syllabus & Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling IIA Official CIA Challenge Exam Portal |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Hold active CPA/CA, active CISA, or 10+ years of internal audit/related experience; meet character and education requirements |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/cia/challenge-exam/ |
IIA IIA-CHAL-SPECENU Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Internal Audit Operations and Audit Plan | 15% | - Resource management and coordination - Strategic planning and risk-based audit planning - Governance and risk integration |
| Topic 2: Performing the Internal Audit Engagement | 25% | - Engagement planning and fieldwork - Analysis and evaluation of controls - Evidence gathering and documentation |
| Topic 3: Internal Audit Professionalism and Quality | 20% | - Global Internal Audit Standards compliance - Ethics, independence, and objectivity - Quality assurance and improvement programs |
| Topic 4: Business Acumen and IT Knowledge | 20% | - Information security and cybersecurity - IT governance and application controls - Organizational structure and business processes |
| Topic 5: Communicating Results and Monitoring Progress | 20% | - Reporting observations and recommendations - Final communication and archiving - Follow-up and corrective action |
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