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Changes in 2012 The IIA had said that your score is based on the number of scored questions that you answer correctly and each scored question contributes equally to your final test score. That being said, some non-scored questions are included on each exam for the purpose of determining the difficulty of these items only,...Read More

Happy Holidays Everyone needs to take a break once in a while. I encourage you to take some time off from studying during the holidays. Spend the season with your friends and family, and look forward to 2012 with renewed determination and enthusiasm. On behalf of the entire Gleim Team, I wish you a joyful...Read More

Question: Do I have to be a member of The IIA to sit for the CIA exam? Answer: No! Unlike the CMA, you do not have to be a member of The IIA to become a Certified Internal Auditor. However, during the registration process you must sign the registration form agreeing to abide by The...Read More

Last week I offered some reminders about why you shouldn’t let the holidays distract you from your goal of passing the CIA Exam. It can be easy to remember why you want to become certified, but sometimes it is difficult to figure out how to put that into action. Here are a couple of helpful...Read More

Manage Your Time On Exam Day Currently, the CIA exam allows 165 minutes to answer all 100 multiple-choice questions; however, you should budget 1.25 minutes (one minute and 15 seconds) per multiple-choice question for a total of 125 minutes. We make this point with emphasis. Just as you would fill up your gas tank prior...Read More

Undoubtedly, this is one of the hardest times of the year to study. With all of the season’s holiday traveling, merry-making, and relaxing, how can you possibly think about preparing for the CIA exam? I know you work hard and deserve a break. However, I thought it was important to provide you with a few...Read More

Your feedback is extremely important to us. That’s why we appreciate any comments or suggestions about our materials while you are studying and, more importantly, soon after you take the exam. Please take the time to email, fax, or write us with your impressions on our test preparation materials. Our interests lie in any topics...Read More

Question: I would like to find out the importance of questions in the CIA Test Prep software download that originate from CPA, CMA, publisher, or other authors? Should candidates be answering these questions like any other CIA questions? Answer: This is an excellent question and one Gleim receives from time to time. It is extremely...Read More

Question: “I just took the exam a few weeks ago. I have a few concerns regarding the content of the exam. I also have several comments regarding the test site. Whom should I contact to address these issues?” Answer: Candidates who have comments or concerns regarding exam questions or the testing experience should submit their...Read More