Question: After I pass the exam, what are my CPE requirements? Answer: As a practicing CIA, you must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years. Upon passing the CIA exam, The IIA awards you 80 hours of CPE (40 hours in the year you pass your exam and 40 hours the year after). For […]
Schedule Your Exam! It is important to be in control when preparing and taking the EA exam. One way to do this is by scheduling an appointment for the actual exam early. You are more likely to schedule a date and time that is convenient for YOU if you do not wait until the last […]
Last week I offered some reminders about why you shouldn’t let the holidays distract you from your goal of passing the EA Exam. It can be easy to remember why you want to become certified, but sometimes it is difficult to figure out how to put that into action. Here are a couple of helpful […]
Question: My colleague told me that Gleim has a pass guarantee. How do I qualify for the guarantee? Answer: We guarantee that you will pass the CIA exam on your first sitting using the Gleim CIA Review System. If you do not pass the CIA exam part(s) for which you have purchased the Gleim CIA […]
Changes in 2012 The IIA had said that your score is based on the number of scored questions that you answer correctly and each scored question contributes equally to your final test score. That being said, some non-scored questions are included on each exam for the purpose of determining the difficulty of these items only, […]
Happy Holidays Everyone needs to take a break once in a while. I encourage you to take some time off from studying during the holidays. Spend the season with your friends and family, and look forward to 2012 with renewed determination and enthusiasm. On behalf of the entire Gleim Team, I wish you a joyful […]
Question: Now that the EA exam is offered pretty much continuously throughout the year, when does the IRS start testing new tax laws? Answer: Beginning May 1 of each year the EA exam will test the previous year’s tax laws. Gleim typically releases a new edition of EA review a couple months before the new […]
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Do Not Get Distracted Undoubtedly, this is one of the hardest times of the year to study. With all of the holiday traveling, merry-making, and relaxing on your plate, how can you possibly think about preparing for the EA exam? I know you work hard and deserve a break. However, I thought it was important […]
Question: Do I have to be a member of The IIA to sit for the CIA exam? Answer: No! Unlike the CMA, you do not have to be a member of The IIA to become a Certified Internal Auditor. However, during the registration process you must sign the registration form agreeing to abide by The […]
