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IIA IIA-CIA-Part1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Essentials of Internal Auditing |
| Exam Number: | IIA-CIA-Part1 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 125 |
| Available Languages: | English, Turkish, Arabic, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Polish, Russian, French, Japanese |
| Exam Price: | USD 310 - USD 445 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) |
| Passing Score: | 600 (Scaled score out of 750) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/cia/exam-prep-resources/exam-syllabus/exam-syllabus-part-1/ |
IIA IIA-CIA-Part1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| V. Governance, Risk Management, and Control (35%) | 35% | - Describe the concept of organizational governance - Recognize the impact of organizational culture on the control environment - Describe the components of the internal control system - Recognize and interpret ethics and compliance-related issues - Interpret fundamental concepts of risk and the risk management process - Describe corporate social responsibility - Examine the effectiveness of the internal control system - Describe globally accepted risk management frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000) - Examine the effectiveness of risk management |
| I. Foundations of Internal Auditing (15%) | 15% | - Interpret The IIA's Mission of Internal Audit, Definition of Internal Auditing, and Core Principles - Explain the requirements of an internal audit charter - Interpret the difference between assurance and consulting services - Demonstrate conformance with the IIA Code of Ethics |
| III. Proficiency and Due Professional Care (18%) | 18% | - Explain the importance of due professional care - Explain the level of knowledge, skills, and competencies required - Explain the requirement for continuing professional development - Demonstrate proficiency and due professional care |
| II. Independence and Objectivity (15%) | 15% | - Assess and maintain individual objectivity - Demonstrate individual objectivity - Determine the type of impairment to independence and objectivity - Interpret organizational independence |
| IV. Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (7%) | 7% | - Describe the mandatory elements of the QAIP - Explain the requirements of the internal and external assessments |
| VI. Fraud Risks (10%) | 10% | - Describe fraud risk and fraud prevention - Explain the auditor's role in fraud prevention and detection - Explain the types of fraud |
IIA IIA-CIA-Part1 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
IIA Internal Audit Fundamentals is an official IIA exam, listed under exam code IIA-CIA-Part1. A passing result earns you the Certified Internal certification at the Professional level. It also ties into Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
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The IIA Internal Audit Fundamentals syllabus spans 6 domains, led by III. Proficiency and Due Professional Care (18%) (18%), VI. Fraud Risks (10%) (10%), and II. Independence and Objectivity (15%) (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
IIA Internal Audit Fundamentals Sample Questions:
Which of the following best demonstrates the board of directors ' governance over internal control?
- A. The board is responsible for succession planning for the CEO and other key members of the executive management team.
- B. The majority of board members are experienced and qualified members of the organization ' s executive management team.
- C. The board bears direct responsibility for developing and implementing the internal control system.
- D. The board may be assisted by an audit committee, chaired by the chief audit executive.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following would an internal auditor expect to find within an organization's internal control framework?
- A. The risk appetite related to establishing and approving process
- B. A compliance risk mitigation strategy to be implemented by the compliance function.
- C. Details of how each group from the Three Lines Model fits into the risk management strategy.
- D. A statement of the organization s values, reflecting its attitude toward risk
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A regional entertainment organization is in the process of developing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy. Management invites ideas from employees when developing the CSR policy. Which of the following is the most appropriate idea to include?
- A. Management has overall responsibility for the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes associated with CSR.
- B. Generally, CSR activities are limited to the management of the organization; thus, employees do not have a responsibility for ensuring the success of CSR objectives.
- C. The board is responsible for ensuring that CSR objectives are established, risks are managed, performance is measured, and activities are appropriately monitored and reported.
- D. Management is responsible for ensuring that the organization's CSR principles are communicated, understood, and integrated into decision-making processes.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following is most likely to impair the internal audit activity ' s independence?
- A. Concluding that an internal control is effective without first obtaining evidence
- B. Establishing an internal audit activity without documented policies and procedures.
- C. Assigning compliance responsibilities to the chief audit executive.
- D. Undertaking audit work in an area where internal auditors lack the necessary skills.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following activities should the chief audit executive perform to ensure compliance with an organization ' s code of conduct?
- A. Implement a system of procedures to inform all employees of the code.
- B. Review and adjudicate all violations of the code of conduct.
- C. Lead the committee responsible for the oversight of the code.
- D. Act as an advisor to the committee responsible for reviewing violations of the code.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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