Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification

The Certified Internal Auditor designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field. Candidates leave the programme enriched with educational experience, information, and business tools that can be applied immediately in any organisation or business environment.

  • Certification will be conducted through Computer  Based Testing (CBT) and will be available throughout the year.
  • Upon registering, a candidate will have six months to sit for the exam. Candidates who do not pass an exam part must wait 90 days before being allowed to retest.
  • For an overview of the examination programme, click CIA Information Overview.
  • For more information please download and read the Candidate Handbook

Are You Eligible?

Check your eligibility to register for the CIA programme.

Registration Forms

Enrolment Form

Character Reference Form

Verification of Professional Experience Form (may accompany application or be submitted later when criteria have been met).

Returning Candidates

Re Enrolment Form

Student (Fees on application to IIANZ office)

Full-time Student Status Verification Form

To purchase the CIA Learning Kit, or to contact us, please e-mail at admin@iianz.org.nz or telephone 0800 375 366 for immediate assistance.