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Audios are an excellent way to learn the material you need for the CIA exam during non-traditional study time. The Gleim CIA audio review series consists of one 30-minute overview for each of the 10 Gleim study units covering each part of the exam. The audios are broken down into subunits that correspond with the...Read More

The IIA recently announced it will be increasing Annual Membership Fees. These increases will be effective March 1, 2012, for new members and for existing members with expiration dates of 2/29/12 or later. The new membership fees will be $215 for regular members in the US & Caribbean and $235 for regular members in Canada....Read More

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