ICAP has been officially listed on The IIA website under “Approved Accounting Bodies”, enabling ICAP members to pursue the CIA Challenge Exam pathway.
Application & Exam Windows
- Applications open: 1 April 2026
- Exam windows: February, June, September, and November
Special Discount (Pakistan Residents)
ICAP members residing in Pakistan may avail a 20% discount on certification fees till December 31, 2026, subject to prior activation of IIA Pakistan membership before enrolling in the certification. IIA membership provides the following benefits:
- Standards & Professional Guidance: Access to exclusive audit standards, authoritative guidance, and tools to help perform internal audit work effectively anywhere.
- Continuous Learning & CPE: Professional development through webinars, courses, and complimentary CPE opportunities each year.
- Savings & Discounts: Member discounts on certification fees, learning programs, conferences, publications, and more.
Important Resources
- Overview of the process for the application and examination windows: https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/cia/challenge-exam/accounting/
- Study material exam preparation: https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/cia/challenge-exam/accounting/#examprep
- https://www.becker.com/cia-exam-review/challenge-exam
- Syllabus: https://www.theiia.org/globalassets/site/certifications/challenge-exam/oct-2025-challenge-exam-syllabus-v2.pdf
- Good Standing Letter: Please use the link https://member.icap.org.pk/technical-credentials-verification/.
- Log in to the members’ secured area on the ICAP website using the link: https://member.icap.org.pk/
- Access the request form by clicking, “Service Desk for Technical Credentials Verification”.
- Fill out the form and select Others (Membership Queries) as the required service from the drop-down menu. In information box, write “GSL for CIA Challenge Exams”.
- Pay the fee, if applicable (Please make the payment from the next page after submitting the form and avoid separate online payments.)
For further queries, please contact IIA:
General Inquiries: IIA-Pakistan@iiachapters.org
Membership and Learning: 0092 336 320 4185, +92 333 5218656, +92 300 9505887