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Question: Do you offer CIA Review materials in languages other than English? Answer: No, Gleim does not directly sell CIA Review materials in other languages other than English. However, some international IIA institutes have translated our materials and made them available to CIA Candidates. Here are the IIA institutes (listed by location) that have translated...Read More

Last week we discussed the fourth step to passing the CIA Exam. Develop confidence and ensure success with a controlled preparation program followed by confident execution and control during the examination. You have already achieved a great deal of confidence, evidenced by your plan to take the CIA exam. The Gleim System for Success will...Read More

Last week we discussed the third step to passing the CIA Exam. Plan and practice exam execution. Anticipate the exam environment and prepare yourself with a plan that includes the following: When will you arrive? How will you be dressed (e.g., comfortable or layered clothing)? How much time will you spend on each question? What...Read More

Question: What is the difference between the 15th Edition and the 16th Edition? Answer: The CIA exam has not changed since the release of the 15th Edition. The 16th Edition has been rearranged; the flow of topics is now more closely matched to The IIA’s Exam Content Outlines. In addition, we have utilized customer feedback...Read More

Perfect your question-answering techniques. Last week we discussed the second step to passing the CIA Exam. The third step to being a successful CIA candidate is to practice answering prior exam questions to perfect your question-answering techniques. Answering recent exam questions helps you understand the standards to which you will be held and helps you...Read More

Question: How long am I eligible to take the exam? Answer: According to The IIA a candidate’s eligibility expires if all exam parts have not been completed within 4 years of application approval. If a candidate’s eligibility expires, the candidate loses credit for any part(s) passed and must submit a new CIA Exam Application Form...Read More

Learn and understand the subject matter tested. Last week we discussed the first step to passing the CIA Exam. The second step to being a successful CIA candidate is to learn and understand the subject matter being tested. We have analyzed The IIA exam content outlines as well as CIA exams for 30+ years. We...Read More

Question: Does Gleim offer any live review courses for the CIA exam? Answer: Gleim has been helping candidates prepare for the CIA exam using our proven self-study review materials for over 30 years. At the request of instructors who want to use our trusted review system, we have developed our Professor-Led Review program. Click here...Read More