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CPE Requirements for CGAP (2024)

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CPE credits for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP)

The International Standards for the Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) require internal auditors to enhance their knowledge, skills, and other competencies through continuing professional development. This requirement helps ensure that internal auditors remain competent in the growing and dynamic profession of internal auditing. 

MY-CPE LLC offers Continuing Education courses for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP). We are focused on providing quality continuing education to Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP) that incorporates the qualified subject areas. Our CPE courses are authored/reviewed by industry specialists and subject matter experts.  All our courses are designed in a way to ensure that courses meet your continuing education requirements.

To align with credentialing industry best practices and maintain the credibility of all IIA Certifications, the IIA Professional Certifications Board (PCB) has approved changes to the CPE Reporting Policy. This policy will soon be known as the "Annual Certification Renewal Policy," replacing the "CPE Reporting Policy." It will take effect for all certification holders and candidates in September 2023. For more information, visit the board's website.

CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT AUDITING PROFESSIONALS (CGAP) CPE REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

CPE Requirements
20 hours for practicing CGAPs and 10 hours for Non-practicing CGAPs.
License Renewal Period
Renew your license by December 31 of each year
CPE Reporting Cycle
The reporting period is from January 1st to December 31st each year.
Ethics Requirement
2 hours on the subject focusing on Ethics
Carry Over Credits
A maximum of 10 hours of surplus CPE acquired during a calendar year may be used for the following calendar year reporting cycle.

What are CPE Requirements for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP)?

The number of annual CPE hours required varies depending on the certification/qualification held and whether the certified individual is practicing or nonpracticing. Practicing CGAPs are required to complete 20 hours of CPE hours during their re-certification cycle while Non-practicing CGAPs are required to complete 10 CPE hours during their recertification cycle.

What is the Ethics Requirement for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP)?

CGAP professionals are required to complete 2 hours of training on Ethics annually. The IIA does not prescribe where an individual must obtain this training.

What is a license renewal period for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP) ?

Renewal of Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP) is on or before December 31st every year.

What is the CPE reporting cycle Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP)?

The reporting period is from January 1st to December 31st each year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a link to the IIA website to access FAQs on CPE Requirements and Regulations for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP).

Following are the subject areas for CGAPs to qualify for CPE:-

  • Standards, Governance, and Risk/Control Frameworks
    • Standards
    • Governance
    • Risk/Control Frameworks (e.g., COSO, CoCo)
    • IIA Code of Ethics
  • Government Auditing Practice
    • Management of the Audit Function
    • Types of Audit Services
    • Processes for Delivery of Audit Services
  • Government Auditing Skills and Techniques
    • Management Concepts and Techniques
    • Performance Measurement
    • Program Evaluation
    • Quantitative Methods (e.g., statistical methods and analytical review)
    • Qualitative Methods (e.g., questionnaires, interviews, and flow charts)
    • Methods for the Identification and Investigation of Integrity Violations
    • Research/Data Collection Techniques
    • Analytical Skills
  • Government Auditing Environment
      • Performance Management
      • Financial Management
      • Implications of Various Service Delivery Methods
      • Implications of Delivering Services to Citizens
      • Unique Characteristics of Human Resources Management
      • Unique Purchasing and Procurement Requirements

There are no minimum CPE requirements in a particular subject area.

  • Seminars and conferences are provided by national, state, or local auditing or accounting organizations.
  • Technical sessions at meetings of national/federal, state, or local auditing or accounting organizations and chapters (e.g., training provided during an IIA chapter meeting).
  • Formal in-house training programs that meet the aforementioned educational program requirements.
  • Relevant industry-specific educational programs are provided by other professional organizations or societies.
  • College or university courses passed (credit and noncredit courses), excluding courses that a candidate must take to meet the examination requirement for a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
  • Formal correspondence and self-study programs relevant to internal auditing that meet program criteria, including evidence of completion.
  • Passing examinations.
  • Authoring or contributing to publications. (Maximum 10 hours of CPE)
  • Translating publications. (Maximum 10 hours of CPE)
  • Delivering oral presentations. (Maximum 10 hours of CPE)
  • Participating as a subject matter expert volunteer. (Maximum 10 hours of CPE)
  • Performing external quality assessments. (Maximum 10 hours of CPE)

For detailed information on qualifying learning activities, please CLICK HERE.

The license can be renewed by payment of a renewal fee of $ 20 for US Members. For Canadian members, renewal fees are $ 120.

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Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP) can complete 100% of the total required CPE credit hours via self-study courses. i.e.,  CGAPs can complete CPE hours via self-study courses from NASBA-approved CPE sponsors as myCPE is approved by NASBA. MY-CPE LLC has effectively met the standards set up by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) so all myCPE courses are eligible for IIA Credits.

Yes, a maximum of 10 hours of surplus CPE acquired during a calendar year may be used for the following calendar year reporting cycle.

Note: Effective from September 2023.

  • Individuals who do not complete their certification renewal on or before 31 December will automatically transition from an active to a Grace Period (inactive) status. Individuals who remain in a Grace Period (inactive) status for more than 24 months will have their certification(s) permanently revoked.
  • If an individual’s certification is revoked, they will no longer be allowed to present themselves as a certified individual, and the printed certificate recognizing the individual’s certification must be destroyed immediately.
  • Once a certification has been revoked, it cannot be reinstated. To re-obtain the certification, an individual must reapply to the certification program and complete all program requirements, including retaking and passing certification exam(s).

Note: CCSA, CFSA, CGAP, and QIAL are discontinued programs and are not eligible for recertification once they are revoked.

For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Note: Effective from September 2023.

New CGAPs are awarded 40 CPE hours. Half of the awarded CPE hours (20) are for the year in which the exam is passed, and the other half is for the subsequent year.

Certified individuals report their CPE hours by submitting a CPE reporting form before December 31 annually, which serves as a signed statement that all applicable CPE requirements have been met. A separate CPE reporting form is required for each certification held. In addition to reporting their completion of the required CPE hours, as stated earlier, certified individuals must indicate whether they conform with the Standards and attest to their conformance with the IIA’s Code of Ethics.

Certified individuals must maintain a copy of all supporting documentation as well as the CPE reporting form(s) they submitted for at least three years, and records must be made available to the IIA or its designee upon the IIA's request. The records maintained by the individual must include the following information, as appropriate:

  • Title of the program and/or description of the content.
  • Dates attended.
  • Location of course or program.
  • Sponsoring organization.
  • Contact CPE hours of credit, as recommended by the course or program sponsor.
  • A letter, certificate, or other written independent attestation of course completion.
  • Documentation supporting publications, oral presentations, committee involvement, or other Participation.

myCPE provides courses that are approved for continuing education credits by NASBA. Based on the guidelines issued by these boards regarding Continuing Education Requirements, we recommend the programs/ webinars to be suitable for NASBA specified in each webinar. However, it will be the responsibility of each attendee to ensure that they are eligible for the Continuing Education Credits based on their occupation/ job profile, knowledge requirements as well as guidelines laid down by their regulatory board before registering for the webinars.

CLICK HERE to view the IIA website for CPE requirements for Certified Government Auditing Professionals (CGAP).