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CIA Part 1 Master GuideCIA Part 1, Internal Audit Fundamentals, has 125 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes and uses the 2025 syllabus: Foundations of Internal Auditing…
CIA Part 1 Exam Format, Questions, Time, and Passing ScoreCIA Part 1 has 125 multiple-choice questions and a 150-minute time limit. The passing score is 600 on a 250-to-750 scaled scale. Questions align to th…
CIA Eligibility: Education and Experience RequirementsFor the traditional CIA pathway, a master’s degree generally requires one year of qualifying internal audit experience and a bachelor’s degree require…
CIA Part 1 Exam Fees and Total CostThe IIA currently lists CIA application fees of $120 for members and $240 for nonmembers, plus $310 or $445 for Part 1. The published US member total …
CIA Application, Registration, and Part 1 SchedulingApply to the CIA program through CCMS with required education evidence and government-issued ID. After the IIA approves the application, register for …
CIA Part 1 Scaled Score and Results ExplainedA score of 600 or higher passes CIA Part 1 on the 250-to-750 scaled scale. Since April 1, 2026, the IIA issues the official result within three weeks,…