Why are you taking the CIA exam? It is possible your accounting professor has told you it will benefit your career, but your desire to be employed quicker than other recent graduates is why you take the exam. Maybe you are a seasoned professional, and while your fellow IIA chapter members may have encouraged you […]
Reviewing Multiple-Choice Quizzes When reviewing multiple-choice quizzes, make sure you understand why your reasoning was incorrect on any question you missed so you have a better feel of where to focus your study efforts. That being said, you should also review any questions you answered correctly to ensure you chose the correct answer for the […]
How to pass the EA – Step 4 Register for the EA examination by obtaining a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and registering for your desired Part via Form 2587 by fax, mail, or going online. You have communicated with your Personal Counselor and you have a study plan. You know when you will be […]
How to Pass the EA exam – Step 3 Now that you have purchased the Gleim EA Review System (which consists of books, Test Prep Software, Audio Reviews, and Gleim Online) communicate with your Personal Counselor to design a study plan that meets your needs. Your Personal Counselor will help you devise a study plan […]
How to pass the EA – Step 2 Obtain your review materials. Purchase the Gleim EA Review System including books, Test Prep Software, Audio Reviews, and Gleim Online to thoroughly prepare for the EA exam. The Gleim Review System allows busy EA candidates to maximize their limited time and pass the EA exam the first […]
Question: I am trying to register for the EA exam and it is asking for my PTIN. What is a PTIN? Answer: New regulations require all paid tax return preparers to obtain a PTIN. Renewals for 2012 are expected to start in October 2011. You may apply for your PTIN in 4 easy steps. Click […]
New Enrollment Fees Effective April 19, 2011 the initial and renewal enrollment fee for EAs will be $30. This has been reduced from the original $125 fee. Additionally, you must still register for a PTIN and pay a $64.25 annual fee. Click here to access Form 23 with the new $30 fee.
Question: Will the CIA Exam be administered in testing windows? If so, what are they? Answer: No, the CIA exam will be offered year-round with no testing constraints. You can sit for the CIA exam 12 months a year. However, if you fail a part and wish to retest, there is a 90-day waiting period […]
Complete one CIA Review study unit at a time. Initially, budget 3 to 4 hours per study unit. Depending on your background, your time to prepare may vary. 10 study units at 4 hours each + Cumulative review at 10-20 hours = Total Hours 50-60 hours Each week, you should evaluate your progress and review […]
The CIA exam is graded based on “scaled scoring.” The IIA enacted this system in 2003 to adjust the passing scores of each exam depending on the difficulty of that exam. The exact number of correct answers required to pass the exam may vary from one exam to another. Therefore, to ensure a common standard, […]
