IIA IIA-CFSA-SEC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
| Exam Name: | Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) - Securities Discipline |
| Exam Number: | IIA-CFSA-SEC |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions, Computer-Based Testing |
| Passing Score: | 600/750 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 175 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 115 |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Annual renewal required |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered through authorized testing centers. |
| Pre Condition: | Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant internal auditing or financial services experience were typically required under the CFSA program. Certification program has been retired by IIA; candidates should verify current eligibility and replacement credentials with IIA. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.theiia.org/globalassets/documents/certifications/ccsa-cfsa-cgap-candidate-handbook.pdf |
IIA IIA-CFSA-SEC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Auditing | 25-35% | - Audit Methodology
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| The Regulatory Environment | 10-20% | - Securities Regulation
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| Auditing Financial Services Products | 25-35% | - Securities Products
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| Securities Discipline | 20% | - Securities Industry Risk Management
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| Auditing Financial Services Processes | 25-35% | - Support and Control Processes
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