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ISACA AAIA (Advanced in AI Audit) exam guide

Exam AAIA

ISACA's Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) validates the ability of experienced auditors to audit AI systems, from governance and risk to AI operations and AI-enabled audit tools. It is an advanced add-on for CISA holders and other qualifying audit and accounting credential holders.

Questions90
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Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$599 USD
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DeliveryPSI test center or remote proctored

Format: Multiple choice, computer-based. Fee note: $459 for ISACA members.

Who it's for

IT auditors and assurance professionals who hold CISA or a qualifying audit/accounting designation and need to audit AI.

What the exam covers

AI Governance and Risk33%
AI Operations46%
AI Auditing Tools and Techniques21%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: An active CISA, or one of the listed audit/accounting designations (such as CIA, US CPA, ACCA, CA ANZ, ICAEW ACA) with an IT audit or advisory focus.

Recommended: IT audit experience plus familiarity with AI systems.

Keeping it active

Maintained under ISACA's CPE policy with an annual maintenance fee; check ISACA's current requirement for this advanced credential.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Auditing AI governance and policies
  • Assessing AI risk and controls
  • Auditing data, model development and deployment
  • Monitoring AI performance and drift
  • Using AI tools in audit work
  • Reporting on AI assurance

Job roles

IT Audit ManagerAI AuditorInternal Audit DirectorTechnology Risk ConsultantAssurance Manager

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: AI fundamentals and the AAIA content outline.
  2. Week 2: AI governance and risk: policies, regulations, frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001).
  3. Week 3-4: AI operations (46%): data management, model life cycle, monitoring, change management, security.
  4. Week 5: AI auditing tools and techniques: AI in audit analytics, sampling and evidence.
  5. Week 6: ISACA practice questions.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • AI operations is nearly half the exam at 46%.
  • Think like an auditor: evaluate evidence and controls rather than design the model.
  • Know data quality, bias and explainability concepts and how to audit them.
  • Expect questions on using AI to support audit procedures and its limitations.
  • Model change management and monitoring are frequent topics.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does AAIA cost?

$459 for ISACA members and $599 for non-members.

Who is eligible for AAIA?

Active CISA holders, or holders of qualifying audit and accounting designations with an IT audit or advisory focus.

How many questions are on AAIA?

90 questions.

Is AAIA worth it?

It is valuable for audit teams being asked to provide assurance over AI.

AAIA vs AAIR?

AAIA is for auditors; AAIR is for risk professionals.

Official page: www.isaca.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.