Internal Audit Education Center
The CFSA exam tests a candidate's knowledge of current auditing practices and understanding of internal audit issues, risks, and remedies in the financial services industry.
Exam Non-disclosure
The CFSA exam is a non-disclosed examination, which means that current exam questions and answers will not be published or divulged.
NOTE: Exam topics and/or format are subject to change as approved by The IIA's Professional Certification Board (PCB).
CFSA Exam Domains
The CFSA exam core content covers four domains:
Domain I: Financial Services Auditing (25-35%)
Domain II: Auditing Financial Services Products (25-35%)
Domain III: Auditing Financial Service Processes (25-35%)
Domain IV: The Regulatory Environment (10-20%)
CFSA Exam Individual Disciplines
Banking: Products, Processes, and the Regulatory Environment
(20% — Proficiency Level)
Insurance: Products, Processes, and the Regulatory Environment
(20% — Proficiency Level)
Securities: Products, Processes, and the Regulatory Environment
(20% — Proficiency Level)
Sample CFSA Exam Questions
The IIA provides a limited number of sample CFSA exam questions (with answers) to give candidates an understanding of the types of questions that typically appear on the CFSA exam.