There are 3 parts in the CIA exam, and we are going to discuss Part 1 here. Part 1 is generally believed to be the easiest of all, because it covers the basic of internal auditing, such as the definition of internal audit and concept of internal controls. Internal audit professionals should have known these subjects by heart and therefore, if you are working in the industry, it should be an easy test for you. The questions are also straightforward with almost no calculations. While most candidates find it easy, you still need to go through all the topics and work on the practice questions to make sure you get used to answer multiple choice questions online, and also be familiar with the fact patterns and distractors. In terms of the format, it has 125 questions and you need to complete it within 2.5 hours. If you know your materials, it is enough time for you. The syllabus can be divided into 3 main topics, and we go over them one by one in the presentation here. If you have any questions on the syllabus, feel free to drop a note in the comment section of this page: http://ipasstheciaexam.com/cia-exam-part-1/ If you haven’t taken Part 2 and Part 3, be sure to check out those presentations as well. Best of luck to your exam!

1. CIA Exam Part 1
Syllabus and format
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Today’s topic: CIA Exam – Part 1

3. Part 1 Exam Format

4. Part 1 is the longest
test with 125 questions
2.5 hours to complete
100% multiple choice
1.2 minutes for each
question
Almost all conceptual
Introductory level in
general internal audit
Straightforward
Computational
questions
not expected

5. Major Topics in Part 1

6. IIA Mandatory Guidance
(35-45%)
Internal control and risk
(25-35%)
Tools and techniques for
audit engagement (28-38%)

7. A. IIA Mandatory Guidance

8. • Definition of Internal Auditing
• Compliance with the IIA code of Ethics
• International standards:
• IIA’s Attribute Standards
• Independence and objectivity
• Exercise due professional care
• Develop knowledge required in the profession
Absolute
Basics in
Internal
Audit

9. B. Internal Control
and Risk

10. • Types of internal control
• Management control techniques
• IC framework characteristics
• Alternative control frameworks
• Risk vocabulary and concepts
• Fraud risk awareness
Foundation
of Internal
Control

11. C. Tools & Techniques for
Audit Engagement

12. • Collect and analyze data for
engagement
• Use audit tools and techniques to
conduct analysis
• Data reporting and documentation
• Process mapping e.g. flowcharting
• Evaluate relevance, sufficiency and
competence of evidence
What IA
Does on a
Daily Basis

13. My Tips to You

14. Generally easy for those with practical
experience in internal audit
Questions are straightforward in Part 1
Minimal calculations
I recommend you take Part 1 first

15. Must understand the concepts and the
subtle differences
Get familiar with key definitions and fact
patterns common in multiple choice
questions

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