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Question: My friends and family ask me for a definition of internal auditing. Unfortunately, my explanations tend to be too long and technical. Can you give me a brief yet accurate answer to that question? Once they understand the career field I would like to enter, they may lend more support toward my goal of...Read More

To keep test anxiety to a minimum during exam day, you should arrive to the site at least half an hour prior to taking the test. This will give you time to collect your thoughts and belongings. An early arrival will also allow you to visit the restroom, get a drink and check in without...Read More

The IIA is now endorsing CIA review programs at universities. The benefits of an IIA endorsed program are support of local IIA chapters, publications from the IIA, and increased opportunities for students concerning internships and employment. The students who participate in these programs are also better equipped to deal with the business world than students...Read More

Confidence is crucial. It is directly related to your determination to PASS the CIA exam and to your commitment to preparing for it. The vast majority of CIA candidates who continue to take the exam will pass. The point is that you will become a CIA if you are determined. You have already taken a...Read More