2026 syllabus · aligned to the GIAS standards

CIA Question Bank in Arabic

1,300+ questions for the 2026 syllabus on the SarhOnline platform, with Allam studying alongside you in Arabic, question by question.

All three parts3 digital books in the platform427 flashcards18-month subscription
The CIA question bank on SarhOnline across desktop, tablet and phone
1,300+questions across the three exam parts
Why ‘2026 syllabus’
is not just a label

The IIA restructured the three exam parts to cut the overlap between them and focus on practice, scenarios and professional judgement under the new GIAS standards. This bank was rebuilt from the ground up on that new structure — not a surface update to old questions.

Question bank1,300+questions across the three parts
Indexing27topics under the new headings
Flashcards427cards in three sets
Digital books3CIA textbooks inside the platform

More than a question bank

A complete preparation system: you answer, you understand why, you revisit what you are weak on, then you measure your readiness before exam day.

Intelligence

Allam — the CIA assistant

It has read the three CIA textbooks and the question bank. Ask it in Arabic about any standard or concept and it answers from the material itself.

Understanding

An explanation with every question

Not an answer key: every question explains why the correct answer is correct and how to reach it in the exam.

Revision

427 flashcards

Spread across three sets for quick, spaced revision before the exam.

Measurement

The readiness score

Your readiness percentage and study streak, with reports showing your strong and weak topics.

Reading

3 digital books

Read the three CIA textbooks inside the platform — no PDFs to lose or leak.

Practice

Mock exams

In an interface that matches the CIA exam in design, timing, navigation and mark-for-review.

Allam · the study assistant

It explains in Arabic, and draws on the syllabus rather than general knowledge

Allam has read the three CIA textbooks and the question bank. Ask it about any GIAS standard or any concept and it answers from the material itself, and builds you a study plan that adapts to your progress and your pace.

  • Any question or standard explained in Arabic, step by step.
  • A recommendation of the topics that deserve your next session.
  • A study plan that changes with your results rather than a fixed one.
Allam — CIAgrounded in the textbooks
Under GIAS, when is the chief audit executive’s independence impaired?
It is impaired when they take on operational responsibility for an activity they will later audit. For advisory engagements, the audit committee must be informed before acceptance and the compensating controls documented.
Topics recommended after your last testTwo topics — Independence of the internal audit function · 49% — Fraud risk · 55%

Illustrative

The three CIA digital textbooks inside the SarhOnline platform
The digital books inside the platform — nothing to download
Three digital books

Read inside the platform, not in a PDF

The three CIA textbooks in Arabic are available to read inside SarhOnline directly — you open the book on the same device you are answering questions on, with no files to lose or leak.

  • Part one — foundations of internal auditing.
  • Part two — practice of internal auditing.
  • Part three — the internal audit function.
Mock exams

Practise for exam day, not just for the questions

Mock exams prepared by Sarh specialists, inside an interface that matches the CIA exam in design, timing, navigation and mark-for-review. And you can build your own: choose the part, the topic, the number of questions and the time limit.

  • An experience matching the exam’s design, timing and navigation.
  • A countdown timer, mark-for-review, and a question navigator.
  • Ready-made tests from the specialists, or one you build yourself.
  • Re-sit only the questions you previously got wrong.
Building a custom mock exam from the CIA question bank
Build your own test: part, topic, number of questions and duration
The performance report after a mock exam on the SarhOnline platform
Your test result and the performance report that follows it
Performance report

Know where you stand before you find out in the exam hall

After every test you receive a detailed report by topic and weak point: which area you have mastered and which needs revision, plus your overall readiness score — so you spend your time where it pays.

  • Readiness score — a single number summarising where you stand.
  • Topic breakdown — 27 topics indexed under the new headings.
  • Allam’s recommendation — the topics that deserve your next session.

Subscription

Buy a single part for the exam you are sitting next, or all three together at a saving.

An 18-month subscription

It begins at your first login to SarhOnline, not the date of purchase. The account works on two devices.

Start with the free sample

Our students

Internal auditors at banks and companies — one of whom passed all three parts at the first attempt.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the centre for this wonderful experience. The course was excellent and very useful, and I gained from it both academically and practically. I also thank the team and the instructors for their professional approach and continued support. I wish you continued success and progress, and God willing I will have further experiences with you.
Nadeen MaryanNadeen MaryanHead of Internal Audit — Al-Samaha Islamic Finance
I began my journey with the CIA to develop my career in internal auditing, and enrolled at Sarh training centre for the right preparation. Despite the pressure of work and the density of the material, I set an intensive study plan. Thanks to commitment, discipline and the training support, I managed to pass all three parts of the exam at the first attempt and within a short period. This achievement was an important turning point in my career; it strengthened my confidence and raised my level of expertise in internal auditing and analysis.
Tariq AklikInternal control unit head — banking sector
The situation is excellent in terms of the availability of course material, the quality of teaching and the question bank.
Mohammad KarkarMohammad KarkarInternal Auditor — Teeba, Almarai Subsidiary
Sarh centre needs no introduction. My experience was a very fine one and I have every respect and appreciation for them. I was supported greatly and given the best facilities and cooperation, as well as the cooperation of the instructor Dr Ghadeer Al-Jabari and Dr Fadi. I thank them very much, and by the grace of God I passed part one successfully.
Anoud SamaraInternal auditor

Frequently asked

What candidates ask us most before enrolling.

How many questions are there?

More than 1,300 questions covering the three exam parts, indexed across 27 topics.

Are the questions in Arabic?

Yes, the bank is entirely in Arabic, and Allam explains in Arabic too.

What is new in the 2026 syllabus?

The IIA restructured the three parts under the GIAS standards, and the bank was rebuilt from the ground up on the new structure.

Does it include the books?

Yes; the three CIA textbooks are available to read inside the platform directly.

Can I buy a single part?

Yes; you can buy part one, two or three separately, or all three together at a saving.

How long is the subscription?

18 months, beginning at your first login to SarhOnline rather than the date of purchase.

How many devices does the account work on?

The account works on two devices.

Can I try it before buying?

Yes, a free sample of the bank is available on the platform.

Try it before you buy it

A free sample of the bank on the SarhOnline platform — answer real questions, ask Allam, and see your performance report.