CIA USA
Certified Internal Auditor

The CIA USA exam has 3 parts: Part 1 (Essentials of Internal Auditing), Part 2 (Practice of Internal Auditing), and Part 3 (Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing). Each part has 125 MCQs and a 2.5 hour time limit.

HM Rana Institute charges $170 per part for recorded CIA coaching. The full 3-part bundle is available at $450. IIA membership and exam registration fees are separate costs payable directly to the IIA.

Most working professionals complete all three CIA parts in 12–18 months. With dedicated study of 8–10 hours per week, motivated students have cleared all three parts in as little as 9 months.

Yes. The CIA is recognized in 170+ countries and is the only globally accepted internal audit certification. It is highly valued by Big 4 firms, banks, and multinationals in Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.

You need a bachelor's degree and 24 months of internal audit or equivalent work experience. You can sit the exam before completing the experience requirement and submit proof afterward for full membership.

Yes — HM Rana Institute provides fully recorded CIA coaching in Urdu/Hindi. All three parts are available online, allowing Pakistani professionals in Pakistan and overseas (UAE, KSA, etc.) to study at their own pace.

CIA holders qualify for roles such as Internal Audit Manager, Chief Audit Executive, Risk & Compliance Officer, and Senior Auditor. In Pakistan and the Gulf, CIA-certified professionals typically earn significantly more than non-certified peers.