CIA part 2 exam — Information & Free Practice

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CIA part 2 exam

Examination outline

Engagement Planning (50%)
- Determine engagement objectives and scope
- Determine evaluation criteria based on relevant information gathered
- Plan the engagement to assess key risks and controls
- Determine the appropriate approach for an engagement
- Complete a detailed risk assessment of each activity under review
- Determine engagement procedures and prepare the engagement work program
- Determine the level of resources and skills needed for the engagement
Information Gathering, Analysis, and Evaluation (40%)
- Identify sources of information to support engagement objectives and procedures
- Evaluate the relevance, sufficiency, and reliability of evidence gathered to support engagement objectives
- Evaluate technology options that internal auditors may use to develop and support engagement findings and conclusions
- Apply appropriate analytical approaches and process mapping techniques
- Apply analytical review techniques
- Determine whether there is a difference between evaluation criteria and existing conditions and evaluate the significance of each finding
- Prepare workpapers, including relevant information to support conclusions and engagement results
- Summarize and develop engagement conclusions
Engagement Supervision and Communication (10%)
- Apply appropriate supervision throughout the engagement
- Apply appropriate communication with stakeholders throughout the engagement

Examination sources

This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.