GAFM-CGAP Exam Information and Outline
Certified Governance Auditor Program (CGAP)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
GAFM-CGAP Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Governance Audit Program Design
- Audit universe and annual plan
- Governance Principles and Codes
- Accountability, transparency and fairness
- Audit Planning and Risk-Based Approach
- Risk assessment and scoping
- Testing Governance Processes
- Board processes, delegation of authority, disclosures
- Evaluating Board Oversight and Accountability
- Strategy, risk and performance oversight
- Reporting and Recommendations
- Communicating to the audit committee
- Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement
- Tracking remediation and maturity models