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Question: I am preparing for Part 1 of the CIA exam and I noticed that the Gleim books publish the practice advisories in full in the appendix. How important are these? Answer: Gleim covers all the practice advisories throughout the book, the appendix is only there for easy reference. Candidates who have used the book...Read More

On the CIA exam, read questions carefully, noting key words. Read the question stem to determine the precise requirement. Focusing on what is required enables you to ignore extraneous information and to proceed directly to determining the correct answer. Be especially careful to note when the requirement is an exception. Words such as except, least,...Read More

Question: I am considering sitting for the CIA Exam. What is my first step? Answer: You must first become knowledgeable about the exam. Determine if you meet or will meet the requirements, which part you will want to begin with, and if you are exempt from any part due to other certifications you may have....Read More

This weeks Study Tip discusses how to determine the order in which to sit for parts of the exam. The CIA exam consists of four parts: Parts 1 and 2 cover internal auditing subject matter, whereas Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology, and Part 4, Business Management Skills, cover a wide variety of material....Read More

Question: What is the best way to use my CIA Review System? Answer: To ensure that you are using your CIA Review System successfully, I recommend following the steps listed below while using all of the materials together (Books, Test Prep Software, Audio Reviews, and Gleim Online): In Gleim Online, complete Multiple-Choice Quiz #1 and...Read More

Feedback on Exam Changes in 2012 As of January 1, 2012, The IIA reduced the number of non-scored questions on the CIA exam from 20 to 10, and as a result, the total questions (scored and non-scored) were reduced from 100 to 90. Furthermore, the total time allowed to complete the CIA exam has been...Read More

Question: I haven’t been working in the field long and I don’t know many CIAs. Is there someone else I can get a character reference from other than a CIA? For example, a CPA or CMA? Answer: Generally, the IIA would prefer to receive character references from another CIA, a supervisor, or a professor in...Read More

Question: After I pass the exam, what are my CPE requirements? Answer: As a practicing CIA, you must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years. Upon passing the CIA exam, The IIA awards you 80 hours of CPE (40 hours in the year you pass your exam and 40 hours the year after). For...Read More

Question: My colleague told me that Gleim has a pass guarantee. How do I qualify for the guarantee? Answer: We guarantee that you will pass the CIA exam on your first sitting using the Gleim CIA Review System. If you do not pass the CIA exam part(s) for which you have purchased the Gleim CIA...Read More