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Specialty Certifications

The IIA offers three specialty designations for practitioners seeking to showcase their knowledge and commitment to internal auditing, specific to their industry. For more information on each of The IIA's specialty certifications, click on the appropriate specialty program below.

New Computer-based Testing
The IIA's new online Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) is now open for registering for the English version of the Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®), Certified Financial Services Auditor® (CFSA®), and the Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) exams.

Please note although registration is open for the CFSA exam (English version), testing for the CFSA exam will not begin until September 8.

Candidates from the following countries must contact their local IIA institute representative for more information on the opening of registration for the specialty exams in their area and local certification processes: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Chinese Taiwan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey.

Applying and registering through the CCMS
For more information on applying and registering for the specialty exams, click on the appropriate specialty program below.

Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®)

The Certified Government Auditing Professional® (CGAP®) is a specialty certification designed for and by public-sector internal auditing practitioners. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the unique features of public-sector internal auditing — fund accounting, grants, legislative oversight, confidentiality rights, and more.

Certified Financial Services Auditor® (CFSA®)

The Certified Financial Services Auditor® (CFSA®) is one of The IIA's specialty certifications that measures an individual's knowledge of, and proficiency in, audit principles and practices within the banking, insurance, and securities financial services industries. The exam format offers candidates a choice of three financial services disciplines — banking, insurance and securities.

Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®)

The Certification in Control Self-Assessment® (CCSA®) is a specialty certification program designed for practitioners of control self-assessment (CSA). Individuals at any CSA experience level will benefit from this comprehensive program. Gaining the required knowledge of areas such as risk and control models — often considered the realm of auditors only — exposes CSA practitioners from all backgrounds to concepts that are vital in effectively using CSA to help clients achieve their objectives.
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