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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

Why are you taking the CIA exam? It is possible your accounting professor has told you it will benefit your career, but your desire to be employed quicker than other recent graduates is why you take the exam. Maybe you are a seasoned professional, and while your fellow IIA chapter members may have encouraged you...Read More

Question: Will the CIA Exam be administered in testing windows? If so, what are they? Answer: No, the CIA exam will be offered year-round with no testing constraints. You can sit for the CIA exam 12 months a year. However, if you fail a part and wish to retest, there is a 90-day waiting period...Read More

Complete one CIA Review study unit at a time. Initially, budget 3 to 4 hours per study unit. Depending on your background, your time to prepare may vary. 10 study units at 4 hours each + Cumulative review at 10-20 hours = Total Hours 50-60 hours Each week, you should evaluate your progress and review...Read More

The CIA exam is graded based on “scaled scoring.” The IIA enacted this system in 2003 to adjust the passing scores of each exam depending on the difficulty of that exam. The exact number of correct answers required to pass the exam may vary from one exam to another. Therefore, to ensure a common standard,...Read More

Question: I’ve never sat for the CIA exam before, how many parts do I have to take at once? Answer: The CIA exam consists of four different parts, but you are not required to sit for all four parts at once. Our most successful candidates take the exam one part at a time. You should...Read More