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This CIA Prep Tip concerns your study schedule. The CIA exam tests a vast amount of material. Because you have limited time to study and review all of the subject matter, it is crucial that you establish a study schedule and stick to it. The first step is to examine your schedule. Write down how...Read More

This may sound silly, but I must constantly remind candidates that before they can fully apply themselves to passing the CIA exam with our Review System and successful study methods, they must take the appropriate steps to apply for the exam. If you are first-time candidate, The IIA requires you to complete the following five...Read More

Follow Gleim’s suggested steps when using your CIA Review System Before you begin your review using Gleim’s CIA Review System, contact your Personal Counselor or access the CIA System For Success to receive a step-by-step process you can follow to help you study. This method has been proven effective and puts Gleim’s CIA candidates in...Read More

Make use of the resources at hand. With the Gleim CIA Review System, you have many resources at your fingertips. Not only do you have the study materials – which are preparation enough by themselves – but you also have a complete support system. The CIA Candidate Forum is updated every week. This resource provides...Read More

Question: I bought the CIA Review System last year and I was unable to sit for any of the exams. Can I still use my materials now that there is a new edition? Answer: We always recommend that our candidates study with the most updated information. If you purchased the Gleim CIA Review System in...Read More

Many candidates are distracted with to-do lists and other responsibilities when they study in their home or office. Find a location where you can truly focus. If you need a quiet space to study, try your local library or bookstore. Candidates less sensitive to noise might find their comfort zone in the corner of a...Read More

Internal Audit Awareness May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to promote the profession and its important role in organizational governance, internal control, and risk management. This is the ideal time to think about your professional goals and begin your journey to becoming certified. Are you already a CIA? Encourage...Read More

Break It Up It is easier to study harder if you know that a break lies just around the corner. Frequent short breaks reduce interference between different aspects of new information, thus allowing your brain to better store and consolidate the data. For these reasons, you should enact an intense 20-25 minute study session, followed...Read More

Question: I just took the CIA Exam and did not pass. What do I do now? Answer: Once you have put your reaction to the bad news behind you, begin implementing the study steps Gleim outlines for you in the System for Success booklet. Avoid thoughts like “I knew that” or “I don’t have to...Read More