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Question: What concepts are covered in Part 4? Answer: Part 4 of the CIA exam covers Business Management Skills. In this section candidates must demonstrate awareness, but not proficiency, of each of the topics. The first subsection is concerned with strategic management. It covers global analytical techniques, industry environments, strategic decisions, portfolio techniques of competitive...Read More

How to be in CONTROL on exam day. Last week, I discussed a few examples of how to be in control on exam day. This week, I will conclude our discussion on how to stay in control on exam day. Test Day Essentials. Take your Authorization to Test notification from The IIA, your appointment confirmation...Read More

Question: What concepts are covered in Part 3? Answer: This section of the CIA exam covers business analysis and information technology. Part 3 of the CIA exam consists of 5 subsections. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency and awareness for three of these sections; for the other two sections, candidates need only demonstrate awareness. Subsection 1 covers...Read More

Steps to pass the CIA Exam – Step 8 Congratulations on becoming a Certified Internal Auditor! You used Gleim to prepare for this difficult exam, and now you are enjoying the success of passing. At this point, you must maintain your CPE hours. Gleim offers 200 online CPE courses. They are everything you need in...Read More

How to be in CONTROL on exam day. Last week I highlighted the importance of being in control when preparing for the exam. This week I will discuss a few examples of how to remain in control on exam day. Dress for Success. When taking the exam, dressing for success means wearing comfortable clothes. Sweats,...Read More

Question: What concepts are covered in Part 2? Answer: Part 2 is broken down into five subsections. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of this section. Only subsections 4 and 5 require candidates to only demonstrate awareness. The first subsection concerns conducting an engagement. Candidates must have knowledge of research, fraud potential, data collection,...Read More

How to pass the CIA – Step 7 Sit for and PASS the CIA exam while you are in control. Gleim Guarantees Success! You have completed the registration process, scheduled your exam, and studied hard. Now, sit for your exam and pass! Gleim makes taking the CIA a breeze. We prepare you so there are...Read More

Become The IIA’s 100,000th CIA! Start working toward earning the prestigious Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation while putting yourself in the running to be The IIA’s 100,000th CIA. The IIA recently announced that the individual who becomes their 100,000th CIA will receive: a special certificate presentation at an upcoming IIA event (travel expenses paid). recognition...Read More

Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the CIA exam requires candidates to be in control during exam preparation and execution. The objective is to be confident that the best possible performance is being generated. Control is a process whereby you Develop expectations, standards, budgets, and plans...Read More