CRMA· IIA
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (IIA)
IIA’s CRMA specialises audit on risk management (ERM, COSO ERM 2017, Three Lines Model). Single 10-week exam path.
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CRMA Certification
Certification in Risk Management Assurance — a risk specialization for internal auditors.
The IIA's CRMA is reserved for experienced internal auditors (CIA recommended). It validates competencies in risk governance, assurance on risk management processes, and the consulting role of internal audit. The CRMA is a natural complement to the CIA for auditors seeking to specialize in risk or move toward CRO (Chief Risk Officer) roles. The exam consists of 150 questions covering ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and the role of audit in risk governance.
📌 Key points
- Reserved for current or certified CIAs — natural complement to the CIA
- Validates expertise in ERM, risk governance, and risk management assurance
- 150 questions — considered less difficult than the CIA by most candidates
- Opens doors to CRO, Head of Risk, or Risk Advisory roles
- Recognized by audit committees seeking auditors with deep risk expertise
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CIA Challenge Exam (1-exam route)
Accelerated 8-week path for CCSA/CFSA/CGAP/CRMA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA holders. A single 150-question exam instead of all 3 Parts.
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Certified Internal Auditor — the only global internal audit certification issued by the IIA.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
An integrated, holistic approach to identifying and managing all organizational risks.
Three Lines Model
A governance framework distributing control responsibilities across three levels.
Risk Register
A centralized document listing all identified risks of an organization.
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A metric measuring the evolution of risk exposure over time.
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