Articles in this category How can I become eligible for the assessment exam? To be eligible to take the Where are the exams conducted? The exams are conducted twice in a year – in May and November - at designated testing centres or through a secure online proctoring system. What are the fees for the assessment exams? The assessment examination fee for 2026 is around USD 125 per exam plus applicable taxes. The assessment examination fee for 2027 is USD 135 per exam, plus applicable local taxes. Each candidate is re... How do I prepare to sit the assessment exam? Once you know you are eligible, you need to book an appointment. Because the availability of test space may be limited in some locations, candidates must pre-register for PESA-P assessment exams. To s... How will IDI help me prepare for the assessment exam? IDI will make available a detailed mapping of the digital education content to the assessment exam format and mock exams. The mock exams will be provided online in partnership with Pearson VUE. You wi... What are mock exams? Mock exams are not moderated, can be taken from anywhere, and are free of charge. There are two exams, one for cross-cutting and one for the audit stream (CA, PA or FA). The exam will mimic the real e... What if I schedule my assessment exam and can’t sit it as planned? Candidates who schedule the exam but cannot sit it due to unforeseen circumstances on the day should reschedule their assessment exam within the current assessment exam period. How will the results of the assessment be decided? The assessment exams will be computer marked. The score is determined by the number of correct answers selected during the assessment exams. The score is represented as a percentage of the available m... How will I know my exam results? On results day, you can view your individual assessment exam results by logging on to your IDI account on the LMS. Can I retake (or resit) the assessment exam? If you cannot achieve 65% in each assessment exam, you will be permitted to retake either one or both assessment exams in the next exam period. There will be an assessment exam fee for retake candidat... What do I do if I have problems booking my exam appointment? Please get in touch with Pearson Vue Customer Service. I have completed all the mandatory activities to be eligible for exams. But I am not shown in the system as 'exam eligible'. What is the reason for this? The system would not immediately move you to be exam eligibe. You are moved into exam eligible group only after a few days from the cut off date of 31 Jan and 31 July for May and November exams. You h... What does the PESA assessment consist of? The PESA assessment includes two computer-based exams: one focusing on cross-cutting competencies and the other on functional competencies in the selected audit stream. What type of questions are included in the exams? The exams include scenario-based and case-based questions designed to test practical application of auditing knowledge and professional judgement. What is the passing score for the PESA exams? Participants must achieve a minimum score of 65% to pass each assessment. What is the format of the PESA exam? The PESA exam is computer marked and includes objective type questions such as 1. How many questions are included in the exam? The number of questions depends on the paper 1. Cross cutting paper includes 35 questions How much time should I spend on each question? As a guide, participants should plan to spend around 2.5 minutes per question. This helps ensure all questions are attempted within the time limit. Do I need to book or be invigilated for the mock exam? No, the mock exam Does not require booking Can be taken from anywhere What strategies can help me perform well in the exam? Some useful strategies include 1. What should I do after completing the mock exam? After completing the mock exam Review all questions and answers carefully