Becoming a CIA isn’t as popular as a path like the CPA; there are only 220,000 CIAs compared to over 650,000 CPAs. But in a lot of ways, that’s a major advantage—lots of opportunities, less competition. Threats to businesses are growing, so naturally, the internal auditing industry is growing right alongside it. But how do [...]
If you want a Certified Internal Auditor’s salary (~$80,000+), you’ll have to pass the CIA exam. But with three distinct parts to pass, success is a tall order. Especially if you want a clean sweep on your first try. You’ll have to go deeper: understand the exam structure, eligibility rules, and realistic study timelines. In [...]
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Learn what it means to become a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), exam & work requirements of CIA Certification, and Salary information. See if becoming a CIA is right for you!
The CIA exam is not one to be taken lightly. If you’re a student who meets the minimum requirements for taking it, it’s likely to be like no other test you’ve ever taken in your educational career. With an intimidatingly low pass rate of around 40%, the possibility of failure is very real.
Why would you want to become a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)? It requires years of hard work experience and an intimidating certification exam.
So you’re going for your Certified Internal Auditor title, the highest designation offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Check out the CIA exam format and parts. Find out what the most effective order is for test takers so that you can use this strategy to pass on your first try!
How much can you expect to make as a Certified Internal Auditor? Check out our post to see the breakdown of different salaries so that you can plan accordingly!
