Cia challenge certification: 2026 Exam, Fees, Registration & Prep Guide
The Cia challenge certification is a one-part pathway to the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential for eligible accounting professionals, active CISA holders, and, during the 2026 pilot, experienced audit professionals with 10+ years in internal audit or related work. The exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, lasts 180 minutes, follows the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards, and carries a current global pass rate of 47%. Candidates apply through The IIA’s CCMS, then register and schedule a testing window with Pearson VUE. What Is the Cia challenge certification? The CIA Challenge Exam is an accelerated route to the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation for professionals who already meet a recognized qualification or experience pathway. Instead of taking the standard three-part CIA examination, an eligible candidate sits one 150-question, 180-minute multiple-choice exam . From June 2026, The IIA uses one unified Challenge Exam aligned with the 2024 Global...