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IIA IIA-CRMA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) Exam |
| Exam Number: | IIA-CRMA |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for 2 years from program acceptance; requires 20 hours annual CPE to maintain |
| Real Exam Qty: | 120 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) |
| Exam Price: | Application: $100 USD (Member) / $220 USD (Non-member); Exam: $465 USD (Member) / $610 USD (Non-member) |
| Passing Score: | 600 (scaled score, range 250–750) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Scenario-based questions |
| Recommended Training: | CRMA Exam Syllabus & Candidate Handbook Official CRMA Study Guide and Practice Questions |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Exam Scheduling IIA Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored via OnVUE |
| Pre Condition: | Bachelor's + 2 years experience; Master's + 1 year experience; Associate's + 5 years experience; active CIA designation preferred; character reference required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/crma/ |
IIA IIA-CRMA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Audit Roles and Responsibilities | 20% | - Independence and objectivity - Code of Ethics and International Standards - Three Lines Model - Internal audit charter and authority |
| Risk Management Assurance | 55% | - Risk response and mitigation strategies - Control self-assessment - Assurance over risk management processes - Specialized risk areas: fraud, ESG, IT/cyber, third-party risk - Risk identification, assessment, and prioritization - Reporting to management and audit committee |
| Risk Management Governance | 25% | - Board and audit committee oversight - Risk culture and risk appetite - COSO ERM and ISO 31000 frameworks - Organizational governance structure |
IIA-CRMA Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
IIA Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) is an official The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) exam, listed under exam code IIA-CRMA. A passing result earns you the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) certification at the Advanced / Specialized level. It also ties into Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL), 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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Passing IIA Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) requires 600 (scaled score, range 250–750), and the official registration fee is Application: $100 USD (Member) / $220 USD (Non-member); Exam: $465 USD (Member) / $610 USD (Non-member). Retakes charge the full Application: $100 USD (Member) / $220 USD (Non-member); Exam: $465 USD (Member) / $610 USD (Non-member) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Bachelor's + 2 years experience; Master's + 1 year experience; Associate's + 5 years experience; active CIA designation preferred; character reference required
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The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) recommends the following training for IIA Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) candidates.
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The IIA Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) syllabus spans 3 domains, led by Internal Audit Roles and Responsibilities (20%), Risk Management Governance (25%), and Risk Management Assurance (55%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
IIA Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following types of social responsibilities is voluntary and guided purely by the organization's desire to make social contributions?
A. Ethical responsibility.
B. Discretionary responsibility.
C. The bottom of the pyramid responsibility.
D. Innovative responsibility.
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of a risk management avoidance response?
A. Recalling a product.
B. Outsourcing production.
C. Exiting a marketplace.
D. Obtaining product insurance.
Question 3
According to IIA guidance, when preparing the charter for the internal audit activity, the chief audit executive (CAE), board, and senior management should agree on which of the following?
1. The standards to be used by the internal audit activity.
2. The internal audit activity's code of ethics.
3. The CAE's reporting line.
4. The internal audit activity's responsibilities.
A. 4 only.
B. 1,2, and 3.
C. 1 and 2 only.
D. 3 and 4.
Question 4
According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements about working papers is false?
A. They demonstrate compliance with auditing standards.
B. They assist in the implementation of recommendations.
C. They contribute to development of the internal audit staff.
D. They provide support for communication to third parties.
Question 5
Which of the following risk management activities is most appropriate for an internal auditor to undertake?
A. Coordinate risk management activities.
B. Impose risk management processes.
C. Implement risk responses on management's behalf.
D. Review the management of key risks.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: D |
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