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A number of IIA Chapters around the country have partnered with Gleim to ensure their members’ success on the CIA exam. As a result of the partnerships, participating chapters’ members are eligible for discounts on Gleim CIA Review materials. If you are unsure if your Chapter is involved in the Gleim IIA Chapter Partnership program...Read More

The following test taking tactics encompass the entire multiple-choice exam spectrum. Furthermore, the IIA takes careful steps to structure the CIA Exam so as to curb the effectiveness of these common techniques. Therefore, these tactics should serve as general guidelines rather than specific rules, and should never substitute the tried and true method of utilizing...Read More

Question: At the end of the new computerized examination, are they going to give candidates the score report right away before leaving the room, or will candidates have to wait a couple weeks? Answer:The test center staff will provide you with a printed ‘unofficial’ score report and dismiss you after completing all necessary procedures. Note...Read More

Let’s face it. The CIA exam is extremely difficult compared to other exams you have taken. Because of the large volume and variety of topics, you must adjust to answering questions that require educated guessing. Challenge yourself by starting your study of each unit with a multiple-choice quiz in test mode of your CD-Rom. When...Read More

The Gleim system is the easiest, fastest, and most effective method for passing the CIA examination. Our System for Success book contains the information you need to be an expert on the CIA exam. Many candidates believe that they know everything about the CIA examination and do not bother to read the System for Success...Read More

Normally, this section offers successful study tips to ensure that you pass the CIA exam on your first attempt. This week, we continue a series in which we point out some poor study habits that you should avoid picking up from start to finish. This is the eighth in our series of bad habits to...Read More

Question: My friend used only the Book and Test Prep to study for the CIA exam, why should I use the Review System? Answer: Dr. Gleim has been helping candidates pass the CIA exam since 1980. Throughout his career, Dr. Gleim has seen and been involved with numerous changes to the CIA exam and the...Read More

Normally, this section offers successful study tips to ensure that you pass the CIA exam on your first attempt. This week, we continue a series in which we point out some poor study habits which you should avoid picking up from start to finish. This is the seventh in our series of bad habits to...Read More

Normally, this section offers successful study tips to ensure that you pass the CIA exam on your first attempt. This week, we continue a series in which we point out some poor study habits that you should avoid picking up from start to finish. This is the sixth in our series of bad habits to...Read More