Transition Plan for CIA Candidates Who Have Not Yet Passed All Their Exam Parts.
The Professional Certifications Board (PCB) has announced the transition plan for the CIA exam. The chart below explain the timeline of when you can register and take the new exam and how exams successfully completed under the four-part exam structure will be considered in the new three-part exam structure. (Note: The suggested dates pertain to the English version of the new three-part exam).
| Language | Three-part
Exam Available |
Three-part Registration Begins |
Four-part Registration Ends |
Four-part Exam Offering Ends |
| English | 1-July-2013 | 1-May-2013 | 30-June-2013 | 31-December-2013 |
If you have
not yet registered for or passed an exam, here is some information to consider
during the transition phase of the CIA exam. We would like to provide you with
some insight and clarity about the transition plan so that you can continue
your progress toward achieving the only globally accepted internal audit credential
- the CIA.
Since you have not yet taken or passed an exam part, you're in a great position
to get started today! Under the transition plan, Parts 1 and 2 in the current
four-part format qualifies as Parts 1 and 2 in the new three-part format. By
registering and sitting for Parts 1 and 2 prior to the launch of the new exam
format, you set yourself on a solid course toward becoming a CIA. You give yourself
the flexibility and opportunity to earn your CIA in either format, on a schedule
that works best for you.
What Steps Should You Consider?
Because you have yet to take any exam parts, the answer is as easy as 1-2-3.
| STEP ONE | STEP TWO | STEP THREE |
| Commit yourself to a date to complete your CIA. | Choose a preparation or study program. | Register for an exam. Part 1 or Part 2 of the four-part exam will be recognized under the new three-part exam format. Either of these exams would be a great place to start! |
If you have passed some parts, see the chart below or click here and enter your parts in the Transition Planning Tool to get advice on how the transition affects you.
| Before
the transition, if you have completed: |
Under
the new structure, it will count as: |
Additionally,
you will need to complete for that requirement or part: |
| Application | Application | Nothing |
| Part 1 | Part 1 | Nothing |
| Part 2 | Part 2 | Nothing |
| Part 3 (without Part 4) | Part 3 | One
of three options (within six months of conversion): Part 4 exam PRC4 Credit Professional Experience Recognition (PER) process |
| Part 4 (without Part 3) | Nothing | New Part 3 |
| Both Part 3 and Part 4 | Part 3 | Nothing |
| Experience Form | Experience Form | Nothing |
| Character Reference | Character Reference | Nothing |
| Education Verification | Education Verification | Nothing |
Also take special note of the 4 year Programme Eligibility rule that obliges all CIA candidates to complete their certification within 4 years. If you need to know your 4 year end date of have any specific questions regarding the transition, please forward your questions to lawrence@iiasa.org.za .