GAFM-ChIA Exam Information and Outline
Chartered Institutional Auditor (ChIA)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 9, 2026
GAFM-ChIA 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)
- Institutional Audit Fundamentals
- Audit mandate and independence
- Audit Standards and Methodology
- ISA and IIA standards
- Governance and Control Frameworks
- COSO and corporate governance
- Auditing Financial and Operational Processes
- Revenue, procurement and payroll cycles
- Compliance and Regulatory Audits
- Laws, regulations and policies
- Audit Reporting
- Findings, ratings and recommendations
- Quality Assurance in Auditing
- Peer review and continuous improvement