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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Syllabus
Globally recognized internal-audit certification from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The full Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) syllabus: 6 subjects, 19 chapters, 66 topics and 135 sub-topics, with 316 flashcards written against it.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) subjects
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations of Internal Auditing (Part 1)
- Purpose and Framework of Internal Auditing · 4 topics
- Independence and Objectivity · 4 topics
- Proficiency, Due Care, and Quality · 4 topics
Governance, Risk, Control, and Fraud (Part 1)
- Organizational Governance · 3 topics
- Risk Management · 4 topics
- Internal Control · 3 topics
- Fraud Risk and Professional Ethics · 3 topics
Managing the Internal Audit Activity (Part 2)
- Managing the Internal Audit Function · 3 topics
- Risk-Based Audit Planning · 4 topics
- Communicating and Monitoring · 3 topics
Performing the Engagement (Part 2)
- Engagement Planning · 3 topics
- Conducting the Engagement · 4 topics
- Findings, Communication, and Follow-Up · 4 topics
Business Acumen and Information Technology (Part 3)
- Business Acumen and Organizational Strategy · 4 topics
- Information Security and IT Governance · 4 topics
- IT Operations and Business Continuity · 3 topics
Financial Management and Economics (Part 3)
- Financial Accounting and Reporting · 3 topics
- Managerial Accounting and Corporate Finance · 3 topics
- Economics and the Global Business Environment · 3 topics
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) flashcards
316 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Foundations of Internal Auditing (Part 1) — 51 cards
- Governance, Risk, Control, and Fraud (Part 1) — 50 cards
- Managing the Internal Audit Activity (Part 2) — 51 cards
- Performing the Engagement (Part 2) — 52 cards
- Business Acumen and Information Technology (Part 3) — 51 cards
- Financial Management and Economics (Part 3) — 61 cards
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) syllabus?
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) covers 6 subjects: Foundations of Internal Auditing (Part 1), Governance, Risk, Control, and Fraud (Part 1), Managing the Internal Audit Activity (Part 2), Performing the Engagement (Part 2), Business Acumen and Information Technology (Part 3) and Financial Management and Economics (Part 3).
How many chapters and topics are in the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) syllabus?
19 chapters and 66 topics, broken down further into 135 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Governance, Risk, Control, and Fraud (Part 1) is the largest subject, with 13 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) flashcards?
Yes — 316 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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