IAP - Internal Audit Practitioner - Exams in 2026

About this course

IAP - Internal Audit PractitionerTo support students as well as new and rotational auditors on their journey into internal auditing, The IIA is pleased to announce the revised education and employment requirements of the Internal Audit Practitioner program. 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.Candidates will have two years to complete the Internal Audit Practitioner program from the date approved into the program. You may showcase this designation on your CV or resume for a three-year validity. No CPE is required and the designation is non-renewable after three years.Program Overview5 syllabus domains, each dealing with a set of IIA Standards2-hour examination100 multiple-choice questionsTesting Center or Online Testing*Two years to complete the examinations once approvedThree years to designation validity after passingThree years to enroll in the CIAOne Hundred Self-Study Practice Questions Included with approved applicationInternal Audit Practitioner Exam5 Domains, 23 Objectives, 100 questions (all are tested at basic level), 2 hours seat timeI. Internal Audit Attributes (IIA Standard 1000, 1100, 1200)           20%II. Nature of Work (IIA Standard 2100)                                                20%III. Engagement Planning (IIA Standard 2200)                  

Course objectives

• prepare for the Internal Audit Practitioner exam
• demonstrate internal audit aptitude
• lay the groundwork for pursuing the CIA designation