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IIA IIA-CGAP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Government Auditing Professional Examination |
| Exam Number: | IIA-CGAP |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 |
| Exam Duration: | 175 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 600 (scaled 250–750) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for 3 years; maintained via continuing professional education (CPE) |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Estonian, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Polish, English |
| Exam Price: | Member: US $380; Non-member: US $495 (plus application fee US $115 / $230) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based testing |
| Related Certifications: | CCSA CFSA CRMA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) |
| Recommended Training: | IIA CGAP Exam Prep Materials |
| Exam Registration: | IIA Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE authorized centers; online proctored option where available |
| Pre Condition: | Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2 years of internal audit experience in government/public sector; agree to IIA Code of Ethics; provide character reference |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.theiia.org/en/certification/certifications/cgap/ |
IIA IIA-CGAP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Government Auditing Practice | 35–45% | - Audit planning and scope definition - Communication and reporting - Performing audit work and documentation - Follow-up and corrective actions - Risk assessment and materiality - Managing the internal audit activity |
| Topic 2: Standards, Governance, and Risk/Control Frameworks | 10–20% | - Governance and internal control frameworks - Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) - IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
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| Topic 3: Government Auditing Environment | 20–25% | - Program and performance auditing - Ethics and accountability in government - Public sector legal and regulatory framework - Contract and grant auditing - Public finance and budgeting |
| Topic 4: Government Auditing Skills and Techniques | 20–25% | - Analytical procedures and sampling - Data collection and evidence gathering - Evaluation of controls and findings - Professional judgment and objectivity |
Common Questions About the IIA IIA-CGAP Exam
The IIA-CGAP exam, officially known as IIA Certified Government Auditing Professional, is the IIA test that leads to the Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) certification at the Specialty level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CCSA, CFSA, CRMA.
The IIA-CGAP exam contains 115 questions, and you have 175 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the IIA-CGAP exam is 600 (scaled 250–750), and the official registration fee is Member: US $380; Non-member: US $495 (plus application fee US $115 / $230). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2 years of internal audit experience in government/public sector; agree to IIA Code of Ethics; provide character reference
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.theiia.org/en/certification/certifications/cgap/.
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The official IIA Certified Government Auditing Professional outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Government Auditing Environment — 20–25% of the exam
- Government Auditing Practice — 35–45% of the exam
- Standards, Governance, and Risk/Control Frameworks — 10–20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
IIA Certified Government Auditing Professional Sample Questions:
The development and issuance of the Standards is an ongoing process. Which board engages in extensive consultation and discussion prior to the issuance of the Standards?
- A. The external auditing boards
- B. Advisory board
- C. The Internal Auditing Standards Board
- D. Quasi-Judicial Boards
All of the following are the examples of Activities (and activity drivers) EXCEPT:
- A. Facilities (cost per square foot of space allocated to licensing function, times percent of renewals received).
- B. Applications corrected (number of applications corrected).
- C. Renewal applications (number of applications received).
- D. Determine eligibility (number of applications reviewed for eligibility).
To evaluate the reliability of performance data in cases where a performance measurement system exists. All of the following are the steps that are included in the process EXCEPT:
- A. Determine if the reports produced by the existing system are adequate.
- B. Document (map) component's existing performance measurement system.
- C. Assess reliability, accuracy, and validity of data supporting the existing systems.
- D. Test availability, reliability, and validity of existing data to support measures.
Circumstances that contribute to the difficulty of measuring experimental programs include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A. The program can be very small.
- B. The program may not be large enough to draw useful inferences from the results.
- C. Lack of baseline data to compare program results with.
- D. Some outcomes can be hard to measure either from the lack of measurement instruments, such as changes in self-esteem, or from the logistical difficulty in measuring.
All of the following are The distinguishing features of a project EXCEPT:
- A. Making organizational charts.
- B. It has a beginning and an end.
- C. It is characterized by phases or milestones (e.g., needs analysis/feasibility assessment of options, project plan, project implementation, completion/post-project evaluation).
- D. It is defined by a specific objective.
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