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IIA IIA-CIA-Part3 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Financial Management	10%	- Examine the risk and control implications of financial statement analysis 1. Common-size analysis 2. Trend analysis 3. Ratio analysis - Identify risk and control implications of financial management 1. Foreign currency 2. Financial instruments 3. Working capital management 4. Capital structure and financing
Organizational Strategic Planning and Management	25%	- Examine how performance measures and controls are used to assess achievement of organizational objectives 1. Balanced scorecard 2. Benchmarking 3. Key performance indicators (KPIs) - Analyze the organization's strategic planning process and its integration with the risk management strategy 1. Control environment 2. Alignment to the organization's mission and values 3. Objective setting 4. Business context analysis 5. Risk appetite definition 6. Alternative strategies evaluation - Identify risk and control implications related to leadership and mentoring 1. Providing constructive feedback 2. Demonstrating entrepreneurial ability 3. Building organizational commitment 4. Mentoring 5. Guiding people 6. Coaching - Examine organizational behavior and management principles 1. Conflict resolution 2. Change management 3. Team dynamics 4. Leadership styles 5. Motivation theories - Identify the risk and control implications of different organizational structures 1. Matrix structures 2. Flat versus traditional 3. Centralized versus decentralized
Common Business Processes	45%	- Recognize various forms and elements of contracts 1. Unilateral and bilateral contracts 2. Consideration 3. Formality 4. Fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts - Identify risk and control implications of project management 1. Project plan and scope 2. Change management in projects 3. Project risk management 4. Time/team/resources/cost management - Describe the risk and control implications of supply chain management 1. Quality control 2. Inventory management 3. Vendor management - Examine financial management concepts and their risk and control implications 1. Cost accounting 2. Financial accounting and reporting 3. Working capital management 4. Financial analysis and decision-making 5. Capital budgeting and investment 6. Managerial accounting - Describe business processes and their risk and control implications 1. Sales and marketing 2. Procurement 3. Human resources 4. Product development 5. Logistics 6. Management of outsourced processes
Information Technology	20%	- Recognize existing and emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities 1. Phishing 2. Social engineering 3. Malware 4. Ransomware - Identify risk and control implications related to IT infrastructure and systems 1. Databases 2. Operating systems 3. Cloud computing 4. Business continuity and disaster recovery 5. Networking - Recognize principles of data privacy and their potential impact on data security policies and practices - Examine the role of data analytics in the audit process 1. Data extraction 2. Continuous auditing 3. Data analysis techniques - Explain the purpose and use of common information security and technology controls 1. Passwords 2. IT general controls 3. Multi-factor authentication 4. Digital signatures 5. Firewalls 6. Antivirus 7. Biometrics 8. Encryption - Recognize data governance and data management concepts

IIA-CIA-Part3 FAQ Hub for 2026 Test-Takers

What is the passing score for IIA-CIA-Part3, and how much does the exam cost?

To pass the IIA-CIA-Part3 exam you need 600 (scaled score out of 750), and the official registration fee is USD 280 (IIA Member) / USD 415 (Non-member) / USD 215 (Student). Since a failed attempt is not discounted — retaking means paying USD 280 (IIA Member) / USD 415 (Non-member) / USD 215 (Student) in full again — treat the booking as the last step, not the first. Work through the ExamCost practice questions until your timed scores sit comfortably above 600 (scaled score out of 750), and only then lock in your exam date.

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The IIA-CIA-Part3 (Internal Audit Function) is the official IIA examination that awards the Certified Internal certification to candidates who pass it. Within the IIA program it is classed as a Professional credential. It sits alongside related certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Because the credential comes straight from the vendor, employers treat it as verified proof of skill — and the 793 practice questions at ExamCost follow the same published blueprint.

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What topics are covered in the IIA-CIA-Part3 exam?

The official IIA Internal Audit Function blueprint breaks the content into 4 domains, starting with these three:

Information Technology (20%)
Common Business Processes (45%)
Organizational Strategic Planning and Management (25%)

The full domain-by-domain outline is listed above on this page — use it as your checklist while you work through the ExamCost practice questions.

How long is the IIA-CIA-Part3 exam, and how many questions does it have?

On exam day you will have 120 minutes to complete 100 questions in the IIA-CIA-Part3 exam. Divide your attention deliberately: answer what you know first, mark anything doubtful, and sweep back through flagged items near the end rather than burning minutes on a single question. The best way to defuse time pressure is exposure — schedule at least one full-length timed session in the ExamCost test engine so the pacing feels automatic when it counts.

Do I need to meet any requirements before taking IIA-CIA-Part3?

Before you register, review the stated prerequisites: Candidates must have an active CIA program enrollment through The IIA's Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS). A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for CIA certification. Part 3 can be taken in any order, but all three parts must be passed within the program eligibility window (typically 3 years from acceptance).

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IIA Internal Audit Function Sample Questions:

Question #1

Through meetings with management, an organization ' s chief audit executive (CAE) learns of a risk that exceeds the established risk tolerance. What would be an appropriate next action for the CAE to take?

A. Discuss the risk and the implications of the risk with management responsible for the risk area
B. Design and recommend an appropriate response to the risk
C. Prepare a memo to report the risk to the board
D. Schedule an audit of the risk area to assess the risk likelihood and impact

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Correct Answer: A 🗳️

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Question #2

Which of the following statements regarding the necessary resources to achieve the internal audit plan is true?

A. Ultimate oversight and responsibility for the internal audit function can be outsourced
B. Relying upon the work of other assurance providers decreases the efficiency with which to retain auditors with high knowledge and experience
C. Co-sourcing, where experts from outside the organization perform specialized work, must be used by chief audit executives instead of outsourcing
D. Internal audit resources can be obtained entirely from outside the organization

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Correct Answer: D 🗳️

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Question #3

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?

A. The user ' s key fob and a smart card.
B. The user ' s password and a separate passphrase.
C. The user ' s fingerprint and a personal Identification number.
D. The user ' s facial geometry and voice recognition.

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Correct Answer: C 🗳️

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Question #4

Which of the following is most appropriate for the chief audit executive to keep in mind when establishing policies and procedures to guide the internal audit function?