Practicing CIAs must complete 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) annually, including 2 hours focused on ethics. Non-practicing CIAs are required to complete 20 hours, with the same ethics requirement.
All CPE credits must be reported by December 31 each year through the IIA’s Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS).
Failing to meet the CPE requirements results in a Grace status, during which you cannot use the CIA designation. If the deficiency isn't addressed within two years, the certification status becomes Revoked, necessitating recertification.
Yes, you are allowed to carry over up to 20 CPE hours to the following year, provided they were earned in the previous year and meet the IIA's criteria.
Learning activities that contributes to enhance practical knowledge focused on qualified subject areas for CIA. Activities include attending seminars, workshops, and conferences; completing online courses; participating in webinars; publishing articles or books; and teaching relevant courses. Ensure the activities align with the IIA's guidelines.
Note on-the-job activities and basic office productivity software training generally do not qualify for CPE.
Log into the CCMS and submit your CPE credits under the appropriate certification. Maintain documentation for each activity in case of an audit.
Yes, regardless of your practice status, 2 hours of ethics-related training are mandatory each year.
If your certification is Revoked, you must reapply, pay the necessary fees, and pass the CIA exam again to regain your certification.
Absolutely! MYCPE ONE provides a comprehensive range of IIA-compliant CPE courses, including ethics training, to help CIAs meet their annual requirements efficiently. Just by selecting a simple CIA CPE Compliance Package you can complete your annual CPE requirement in one go.
Always choose courses from IIA-compliant providers, like MYCPE ONE, and retain all completion certificates and relevant documentation for at least Five years in case of an audit.
