GAFM-CGA Exam Information and Outline
Certified Governance Auditor (CGA)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
GAFM-CGA Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
GAFM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Governance Auditing Fundamentals
- Purpose, scope and auditor independence
- Corporate Governance Frameworks
- OECD principles and national codes
- Auditing Board and Committee Effectiveness
- Charters, composition and evaluations
- Auditing Risk Management and Internal Control
- COSO ERM and internal control frameworks
- Ethics and Culture Audits
- Code of conduct, tone at the top and whistleblowing
- Compliance and Regulatory Audits
- Legal compliance testing
- Reporting Governance Audit Findings
- Ratings, recommendations and follow-up