Certification Pricing
Fee Structure
The pricing below is applicable in the United States, Canada, and many other countries throughout the world. However, these prices may be different in countries where exams are administered through agreements with IIA Affiliates. Please contact your local Affiliate to verify the pricing structure and applicable taxes. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
List of certification fee structure
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Member Non-Member CIA Application US $120 US $240 CIA Part 1 Exam US $310 US $445 CIA Part 2 Exam US $280 US $415 CIA Part 3 Exam US $280 US $415 -
Member Non-Member Application Fee US $75 US $150 Exam Fee US $150 US $250 Effective 28 May 2025 Member Non-Member Student Application Fee US $120 US $240 US $65 Exam Fee US $310 US $445 US $245 -
Member Non-Member Application Fee US $100 US $220 Exam Fee US $465 US $610 -
Member Non-Member Exam Registration Extension - 75 Days ONLY US $100 US $100 Exam Reschedule / Cancellation Fee** US $75 US $75 One-time 12-month Certification Program Eligibility Extension US $275 US $275 -
Pricing may be different in countries where exams are administered through agreements with IIA Affiliates. Please contact your local Affiliate to verify the pricing structure and applicable taxes. For IIA members residing in North America, Annual Certification Renewal fees are included with membership for active designations. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Member - Active NonMember - Active Member - Grace NonMember - Grace CIA US $30 US $120 US $60 US $240 CRMA/CCSA/CFSA/CGAP US $20 US $120 US $40 US $240 QIAL US $30 US $120 US $60 US $240
*Renewal fees may vary globally and depend on whether you renew your certification(s) directly to The IIA through CCMS or through your local Affiliate. If you are not a North American member, please check with your local Affiliate for pricing.
**The exam reschedule/cancellation fee is paid directly to Pearson VUE.
Note: Applicable taxes may be collected in accordance with local laws and regulations. To cover the additional costs of ensuring exam security, a convenience fee of USD $115.00 is charged for scheduling online testing.
CIA Discounts for Students
For students at accredited colleges or universities, The IIA is proud to offer reduced application and exam registration fees for the CIA program.
To qualify for discounted pricing, students must:
- Be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours or equivalent in his/her final year of a Bachelor’s Degree program, as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled; OR
- Be a graduate student enrolled in at least 6 semester hours or equivalent, as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled.
*Full-time university students in their final year of a Bachelor’s Degree program may provisionally be approved into the CIA program and sit for the CIA exam parts before completing the education requirement. However, the CIA designation will not be awarded until the education requirement is met and supporting documentation to evidence such is submitted.
To apply for student discounts, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Make sure you have a profile in CCMS. If you do not have a profile in CCMS, create one.
Step 2: Update your CCMS profile and submit the required documentation to validate student status. Documents must be approved prior to any purchases for discounts to apply.