Question: I purchased the 2011 Edition of the Gleim EA Review materials. How can I get the updates for the 2012 Edition? Answer: If you ordered the Gleim EA Review System 2011 Edition (package consisting of book, Test Prep Software, Audio Review, and Gleim Online) and will be taking the exam in the upcoming testing […]
Tax season is over and the next EA testing window has just opened. For those candidates who have already begun their exam preparations, make sure you leave one week between finishing all the study units and your exam date to do a cumulative review and to focus on your weak areas. Candidates that have been […]
Last week we discussed the fourth step to passing the CIA Exam. Develop confidence and ensure success with a controlled preparation program followed by confident execution and control during the examination. You have already achieved a great deal of confidence, evidenced by your plan to take the CIA exam. The Gleim System for Success will […]
Last week we discussed the third step to passing the CIA Exam. Plan and practice exam execution. Anticipate the exam environment and prepare yourself with a plan that includes the following: When will you arrive? How will you be dressed (e.g., comfortable or layered clothing)? How much time will you spend on each question? What […]
Plan ahead for the exam and systematically prepare for it. When you sit for the EA exam, give them your best. Neither you or anyone else can expect more. If you have undertaken a systematic preparation program, you will do well. Maintain a positive attitude, and do not become stressed if you encounter difficulties before […]
Question: What is the difference between the 15th Edition and the 16th Edition? Answer: The CIA exam has not changed since the release of the 15th Edition. The 16th Edition has been rearranged; the flow of topics is now more closely matched to The IIA’s Exam Content Outlines. In addition, we have utilized customer feedback […]
Perfect your question-answering techniques. Last week we discussed the second step to passing the CIA Exam. The third step to being a successful CIA candidate is to practice answering prior exam questions to perfect your question-answering techniques. Answering recent exam questions helps you understand the standards to which you will be held and helps you […]
Question: How long am I eligible to take the exam? Answer: According to The IIA a candidate’s eligibility expires if all exam parts have not been completed within 4 years of application approval. If a candidate’s eligibility expires, the candidate loses credit for any part(s) passed and must submit a new CIA Exam Application Form […]
Learn and understand the subject matter tested. Last week we discussed the first step to passing the CIA Exam. The second step to being a successful CIA candidate is to learn and understand the subject matter being tested. We have analyzed The IIA exam content outlines as well as CIA exams for 30+ years. We […]
Question: I just completed the EA exam. Now the IRS is telling me I need to complete Continuing Professional Education to keep my designation. What is this, and how do I go about taking care of it? Answer: The objective of Continuing Professional Education, or CPE, is to encourage professional growth even after an individual […]
