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CIA Blog Archives

2024

July 23 : From Balance Sheets to Bubble Gum: How an Accountant Invented a Sweet Sensation
July 16 : Burnout. And Unorthodox Ways to Beat It.
July 9 : A Story of Determination; or, How Gleim Helped a Student Finally Pass Their Exams
June 28 : Life as a Thread of MCQs
June 18 : How Mediocre of a Student Are You?
April 30 : Why the CIA is more valuable than ever
April 30 : Joseph Mauriello – My career in Internal Auditing
January 2 : What you need to know about the CIA Challenge exam

2023

June 18 : How to ensure recruiters actually read your accounting resume
June 1 : Check out our new look
April 13 : What to look for in a CIA Review Course
January 3 : Don’t Just Memorize! How to Ace CIA Exam Multiple-Choice Questions

2022

June 27 : What Does an Internal Auditor Do?
February 25 : Free CIA Exam Study Materials
January 6 : Excel Functions: Lookup Functions

2021

October 28 : Excel Functions: Filtering and Sorting
September 27 : Excel Functions: Summarizing a group of data
September 16 : Python Lesson: Conditional Statements
August 16 : Excel Functions: Logical Testing
June 14 : Excel Functions: Working with Text Data
June 9 : Gleim Earns Gold for Customer Service at the 2021 Stevie Awards
June 2 : Excel Functions: Working with Datetime Data
May 7 : Excel Functions: Working with Numbers
April 29 : CIA exam basics: What you need to know before getting started
April 23 : Excel Functions: Function Basics
April 9 : Data Analytics Lesson 4: Cell References
March 29 : Data Analytics 3: Excel Calculation Rules
March 16 : Data Analytics Lesson 2: Microsoft Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
February 26 : Data Analytics Lesson 1: Excel Basics
February 12 : Understanding Data Analytics in the Digital Era
January 14 : What furloughed or unemployed accountants should be doing right now

2020

November 30 : Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Pass the CIA Exam
October 8 : CIA Exam Question Tips [Updated for 2020]
August 28 : 7 Tips for taking your CIA exam online
August 10 : Getting to know the Personal Counselors
May 18 : CIA Exam News
March 30 : How to make the most of your time studying at home

2019

December 30 : Gleim News
October 29 : IT Security – Introduction
September 18 : Candidate Spotlight: Justin Gibert
August 15 : Campus Rep Spotlight: A Go-Getter Never Quits
July 1 : Campus Rep Spotlight: Purpose Meets Profession
May 22 : Why You Should Start Your Career in Internal Audit
May 8 : Adding CPA to CMA, CIA, and MBA–Jevonne’s Story
April 2 : IIA Membership: How Gleim and The IIA Work to Benefit You
January 18 : How to Prepare for the 2019 CIA Exam Changes if English is Not Your Native Language

2018

October 22 : 2019 CIA Exam Content Updates
October 3 : How to Apply for the CIA Exam
September 17 : The First and Only Truly-Adaptive CIA Review Course
September 13 : How to Save Money on CIA Exam Fees
September 12 : Benefits of Having a CIA Mentor
September 11 : Qualifications to Become a Certified Internal Auditor
July 24 : An Introduction to the Questions on the CIA Exam
June 29 : CIA Exam Part 3: How to Pass the First Time
June 8 : How Much Does It Cost to Become a Certified Internal Auditor?
May 18 : 2019 CIA Exam Changes
April 16 : Three New Suffixes: One Woman’s Journey to CPA, CMA, and CIA
March 12 : The Certified Internal Auditor Exam: What You Need to Know

2017

December 4 : CIA Exam Strategy – Which Part to Take First?
November 16 : CIA Exam Changes: What You Need to Know
November 2 : CIA Exam: What to Do Before and On Exam Day
October 19 : The Benefits of an Exam-Emulating CIA Review
October 10 : Reviewing For The CIA Exam: Part II Study Tips
September 21 : Investing in CIA Exam Review: The Benefits of Comprehensiveness and Convenience
September 12 : Answering CIA Exam Questions: MCQs
August 24 : Working with CIA Exam Support: Gleim Personal Counselors
August 2 : Reviewing for the CIA Exam: Part 1 Study Tips
July 18 : Applying for the CIA Exam: Another Step Toward CIA Success
July 11 : Studying for the CIA Exam: Memorizing vs. Understanding
July 6 : Become a Certified Internal Auditor: Preparing for the Exam as a Student
June 30 : Prepare to Pass the CIA Exam
June 9 : Beginning the CIA Exam: Let’s Get This Party Started
May 19 : The Benefits of Personal Counselors
May 3 : CIA Exam Content Updates: What You Need to Know
April 11 : CIA Exam Passing Score: What If I Fail the CIA Exam?
April 10 : CIA Exam Difficulty: Which Part of the CIA Exam is the Hardest?

2016

September 9 : IPPF Content Changes from The IIA
June 2 : How to Save on CIA Exam Fees

2014

July 30 : The Gleim Blog

2013

October 19 : Proof of Experience and Education Requirements
September 28 : 16th Edition and the 3-part Exam
September 25 : CIA 17th Edition
September 25 : The CIA Exam Is Changing
April 9 : 3-Part Exam Material
April 9 : Exam Changes in 2013

2012

October 5 : 15th Edition vs. 16th Edition
September 14 : CIA Practice Exam Now Available
July 12 : No Breaking News
June 18 : Review Materials in Other Languages
May 21 : Develop confidence
May 5 : Plan and practice exam execution
April 28 : Difference between 15th and 16th Editions
April 28 : Perfect your question-answering techniques
April 13 : CIA Exam Eligibility
April 13 : Learn and Understand
March 19 : CIA Live Review Courses
March 19 : Audio Reviews
March 9 : Increase in The IIA Membership Dues
March 9 : Practice Advisories
March 9 : Read Questions Carefully
February 17 : First Steps to Becoming a CIA
February 17 : Determining the Order in Which to Sit for Parts of the Exam
February 3 : Suggested Study Approach
February 3 : Feedback on Exam Changes in 2012
January 23 : Character Reference
January 13 : Continuing Professional Education

2011

December 30 : Pass Guarantee
December 30 : CIA Exam Changes in 2012
December 30 : Happy Holidays
December 23 : Do I have to be a member of The IIA?
December 23 : Avoid Distractions
December 19 : Manage Your Time On Exam Day
December 19 : Reasons to Not Get Distracted
December 9 : Feedback
November 19 : Multiple Question Sources
November 4 : Concerns about exam
November 4 : Personal Motivation
October 14 : Testing Windows for CBT CIA Exam
October 14 : How to Budget Your Time
October 14 : Scaled Scoring
October 7 : How Many Parts At Once
September 23 : CIA Review Materials
September 23 : CIA Benefits
September 16 : Test Prep Software
September 16 : Get Back on the Horse
September 16 : Congratulations to New CIAs!
September 12 : Benefits of Audio Reviews
September 2 : Rescheduling the Exam
September 2 : Recipe for Success – Part 2
August 26 : A Recipe for Success – Part 1
August 12 : Difference between 14th and 15th editions
August 12 : Educated Guessing
July 29 : Exam Registration
July 29 : Concentration
July 29 : Confidence Climbs the Mountain
July 22 : Learn Not to Memorize
July 22 : Sound Mind, Sound Body
July 15 : Procrastination Does Not Lead to Education
July 15 : CIA Exam Now Offered in Russian
July 15 : Been There and Done That
July 8 : Passing Score
July 8 : CIA Exam Content
July 8 : Listen to the Audio Reviews
July 1 : Stick to the Schedule
June 24 : Obtaining CIA Grades
June 24 : Multiple-Choice Answering Techniques
June 24 : Testing Conditions
June 17 : Taking the Exam
June 17 : Study Schedule
June 17 : Fill Out Those Forms
June 10 : Suggested Steps
June 3 : Make Use of Resources
June 3 : Replacement Guarantee
May 27 : Study Location
May 27 : Internal Audit Awareness
May 20 : Break It Up
May 6 : Failing Parts
May 6 : Rest, Not Race
April 22 : Score to Pass
April 22 : Eligibility & Professional Experience
April 8 : Revision of Standards in 2011
April 8 : Being In Control
April 1 : Educational Requirements
April 1 : Gleim CIA Review Book
April 1 : Exam Fees Increase
April 1 : New Standards in 2011
March 18 : Take Advantage of the Computerized Exam
March 4 : Proficiency and Awareness
March 4 : Read All the Answers
February 25 : Concepts in Part 4
February 25 : How to be in CONTROL on exam day – Part 3
February 18 : Part 3 Concepts
February 18 : Steps to become a CIA – Step 8
February 18 : How to be in CONTROL on exam day – Part 2
February 11 : Concepts in Part 2
February 11 : Steps to become a CIA – Step 7
February 11 : Become The IIA’s 100,000th CIA!
February 11 : CONTROL: How to Be In
February 4 : Part 1 Concepts
February 4 : Steps to become a CIA – Step 6
February 4 : Mark Your Calendar
February 4 : Challenges
January 28 : Steps to become a CIA – Step 5
January 14 : Scoring for the CIA Exam
January 14 : How to Become a CIA – Step 4
January 7 : Steps to become a CIA – Step 3

2010

December 23 : Steps to Become a CIA – Step 2
December 17 : Computer-based CIA Exam Dates
December 17 : How to become a CIA – Step 1
December 10 : Change Your Vocabulary
December 10 : Fingerprinting at the Testing Center
November 20 : Institute of Internal Auditors
November 12 : CIA Exam Preparation Checklist
October 22 : Exemptions
October 22 : Not Enough Time
October 22 : Exam Information
October 11 : Finding Time to Study
September 24 : Less Traditional Multiple-Choice Question
September 17 : Replacement Guarantee for 14th edition
September 17 : Multiple-Choice Questions
September 17 : CIA Gleim Online
September 10 : Exam Locations
August 20 : International CIA Candidates
August 20 : Multiple-Choice Tactics: Part II
August 20 : Gleim/IIA Chapter Partnerships
July 30 : Multiple Choice Test Tactics: Part I
July 16 : Grade Release for Computerized Exam
July 9 : Challenge Yourself to Become a Better Guesser
June 25 : CIA Review: A System for Success
June 11 : Bad Habit #8
June 4 : Review System
June 4 : Bad Habit #7
May 26 : Bad Habit #6
May 26 : Gleim/IIA Chapter Partnership Program
May 14 : Bad Habit #5
May 14 : Bad Habit # 4
May 14 : Practice like you play
April 29 : Bad Habit #3
April 29 : Certification for Professors
April 5 : Bad Habit #2
March 29 : Rescheduling Your CIA Exam
March 29 : Personal Counselors
February 26 : Do your Homework!
February 26 : Sum of Its Parts
February 5 : CIA Candidate Misconduct Notice
January 29 : Test Anxiety
January 29 : Exam Fees
January 22 : Last-Minute Tips
January 15 : Computerized CIA Exam
January 8 : Renew CIA Status
January 8 : Experience Required

2009

December 2 : Global Technology Audit Guides
November 23 : IIA Recruit-A-Colleague
September 21 : CIA 14th Edition
August 8 : Not offered CBT exam
August 8 : Preparing for Change
July 17 : Prepare for one part at a time
April 30 : If At First You Don’t Succeed…
April 7 : Exam Preparation
March 27 : New Standards
March 27 : Incorrect Answers
February 3 : Stay Confident!
January 23 : Don’t Panic!

2008

December 5 : Major Adjustment
November 26 : CIA Personal Counselor
November 25 : CIA Exam
November 7 : Candidate Support
November 7 : Common Body of Knowledge
October 24 : CIA designation
October 24 : Get Acquainted with Your Gleim Online
October 17 : CIA Scoring
October 10 : Don’t Sit Idle!
October 10 : Submit Feedback
September 19 : Registration for the CIA Exam
September 5 : Personal Counselor
September 5 : Study in Moderation
August 15 : Final Review Using Your CIA Test Prep CD-Rom
August 1 : International Test Sites
July 25 : Elevate Your Reading Rate
July 25 : Master’s Students Make Good CIA Candidates
July 25 : Making the CIA Exam
July 11 : Best use of books
May 16 : Exam Registration is Now Open!
March 31 : CIA Updates
February 8 : Prepare for Two Parts and Not Just One!

2007

October 5 : Maximize Group Study: Part I
August 17 : Content Specification Outlines (CSOs)
August 11 : Apply now for November exam
July 21 : Create Your Own Study Schedule
July 13 : Study Time for Nov Exam
June 15 : large investment
June 8 : Complete System
May 25 : Concerns about my Testing Experience
May 11 : Items to Bring
April 20 : Group vs Self Study
April 13 : Search & Survey Reading Method
April 6 : Character Counts!
April 6 : Continued Growth Expected in the Internal Audit Profession
March 16 : International Credentials
February 16 : Testing Sites
January 12 : IIA Board of Regents

2006

December 22 : How long am I eligible to take the exam?
December 18 : How many Questions
December 18 : Questionable Encounters
December 8 : Certification Exam Question Writers
November 10 : Exam Psychology
October 13 : The Exam’s Demand
October 9 : Benefits of the CIA Certification
September 15 : Make Use of Your Resources
August 18 : Professor Discounts
July 21 : Learn From Your Mistakes
July 21 : Nondisclosed Exam
May 12 : Book the Hotel, Then Hit the Books!
February 24 : SOX is Red Hot For Nonprofits
January 27 : Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award
January 13 : All Quiet on The IIA Front

2005

December 30 : external auditors
December 23 : Take a Stand on Standards
December 16 : Endorsed Internal Auditing Programs
December 2 : Sarbanes-Oxley Act
November 23 : IIA Research Foundation
November 4 : Take a Break from Break Time Discussions
October 21 : audit committee
October 14 : Definition of Internal Auditing
September 30 : The Early Bird
August 19 : CIA Programs at Universities
May 13 : Confidence