Earning the Internal Audit Practitioner designation shows you’re on the road to CIA.
The Internal Audit Practitioner designation is a great way to demonstrate internal audit aptitude. Active Internal Audit Practitioners opens a new pathway to the Certified Internal Auditor®️ (CIA®️) designation, the only globally recognized certification for internal audit practitioners around the world.
Who Should Pursue Internal Audit Practitioner Designation?
- University Students – Graduating with the Internal Audit Practitioner designation reflects your commitment to entering the profession with the fundamental knowledge needed to begin contributing immediately.
- Beginner Internal Auditors – Obtaining this designation allows you to make a statement about your knowledge and aptitude as you progress through the CIA program.
- Rotational Internal Auditors – This designation is ideal for rotational auditors as it quickly demonstrates your knowledge and aptitude of The IIA Standards.
- Managers of Internal Audit Activities – This designation helps demonstrate that your internal auditors are well-versed in internal audit basics and establishes a common foundation of skills and knowledge related to internal audit best practices.
What’s Involved in Earning the Internal Audit Practitioner Designation?
The Internal Audit Practitioner™ (IAP™) is designed for students and entry-level professionals and is a cost-effective way to validate your skills and gain credibility.
- Demonstrates command of globally recognized Standards
- Earn your permanent designation — add ‘IAP’ to your name
- No bachelor’s degree required — accessible to all
- Skip the Part 1 exam when pursuing your CIA
Candidates will have two years to complete the Internal Audit Practitioner program from the date they are approved into the program. Individuals with active Internal Audit Practitioner designations can apply for the CIA program, as well as be listed on The IIA Certification Registry.
IAP Guidebook
The IAP Guidebook provides essential knowledgte for those considering both a career in internal audit and the IAP exam. The guidebook even provides example questions to give you a better idea of what to expect.
What can you expect when pursuing the IAP designation?
- Part 1 of CIA exam
- 150-minute exam
- 125 multiple-choice questions
- Two years to complete the exam once approved
Pricing Details for the Internal Audit Practitioner Program?
Program Application and Registration Fees
The program application and registration fees may differ per candidate and location, but as a standard are as follows:
IIA Members
- Application Fee – $ 120 ($145 from 2027)
- Exam Registration Fee – $310 ($355 from 2027)
Non-members
- Application Fee – $ 240 ($195 from 2027)
- Exam Registration Fee – $ 445 ($ 475 from 2027)
Students
- Application Fee – $ 45
- Exam Registration – $ 45
Register for the Internal Audit Practitioner program through CCMS today!
You can find all the information you need here: Internal Audit Practitioner