Kshipra Academy Solaiyappan
Kabali
CA, CIA, CISCA
Certified Internal Auditor
ELIGIBILITY
Three part Challenge
Exam Exam
All graduates Professionals such
are eligible as Chartered
Accountants,
regardless of
ACCA, and CPA,
their field of CISA With Active
study. License qualify.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Regular Exam
Apply : Anytime
Schedule:
Flexible throughout
the year.
Challenge Exam
Apply & Schedule
Slot 1 Apply in April and
write in June/ August
Slot 2 Apply in Sep and
write in Nov/Feb
SYLLABUS
Regular Exam
I. Essentials of Internal
Auditing (35%)
II. Practice of Internal
Auditing (43%)
III. Business Knowledge for
Internal Auditing (22%)
Challenge Exam
Around 80% of the three-
part study is covered,
excluding concepts
already learned in
professional courses.
FEE DETAILS
Fee for CIA Challenge Exam
Exam IIA India Members Non Members
CIA Challenge exam (except CISA holder) US $941.25
Retake(except CISA holder) US $633.75
CIA Challenge exam (CISA holder) US $1255.00 US $1625.00
Retake(CISA holder) US $845.00 US $995.00
Fee for CIA Regular Exam
Exam Member Non-Member
CIA Application US $120 US $240
CIA Part 1 Exam US $310 US $445
CIA Part 2 Exam US $280 US $415
CIA Part 3 Exam US $280 US $415
*Source :- IIA
EXAM DETAILS
Regular Exam
VS Challenge Exam
NUMBER OF EXAMS
Three separate exams. Only one exam which
One for each part comprises of all 3 parts.
EXAM PATTERN
Part 1 (2.5 hours): 125 MCQs
Part 2 (2 hours): 100 MCQs Single exam (3 hours):
Part 3 (2 hours): 100 MCQs 150 MCQ
TIME TAKEN TO PASS THE EXAM
Candidates typically have Candidates generally have a
three years to complete all shorter timeframe to pass
three parts of the exam. the exam, as it's a single part.
PASS PERCENTAGE
Regular & Challenge Exam
The passing score is 600
out of 750 for each part.
Examination Current Pass Rate
CIA Part 1 41%
CIA Part 2 44%
CIA Part 3 50%
CIA Challenge Exams 44%
*Source :- IIA
BOOKS / MATERIAL
Regular Exam
No Materials
Provided
Challenge Exam
1000 Mcq’s
and E-book
*Source :- IIA
CONVERSION
Classes?
CONCLUSION:-
Regular CIA: Multi-part exam, ideal for
those new to internal auditing. Offers
flexibility and covers a broad range.
Challenge CIA: Single, high-stakes
exam for experienced professionals.
Leverages existing knowledge for a
faster path to CIA certification.
