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, […]
Just like preparing for an athletic competition, preparing for the CPA exam requires discipline, endurance, and a good training plan. And just as athletes use a personal trainer to help motivate and guide them, the Gleim CPA candidates use Personal Counselors to help them successfully prepare to pass the CPA exam. The Gleim CPA Review […]
Question: I’ve never sat for the CIA exam before, how many parts do I have to take at once? Answer: The CIA exam consists of four different parts, but you are not required to sit for all four parts at once. Our most successful candidates take the exam one part at a time. You should […]
Question: Once I receive passing scores on the SEE exam and become an EA, how will I promote my new credentials? Answer: It is important to let others know about your EA designation in a clear and concise manner. First you must tell your peers what you are now qualified to do: Advise, represent before […]
This Study Tip concerns the search and survey reading method. One should rarely read an exam preparation book like a novel. Any attempt to sequentially memorize each page from cover to cover requires an exorbitant amount of time and concentration. As an alternative, candidates should scan over the headings, titles, picture captions and questions before […]
How to pass the EA Exam – Step 1 Become knowledgeable about the exam. The purpose of this introduction is to explain the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (which you may see abbreviated SEE). We refer to it as the Enrolled Agent examination, or EA exam. The IRS contracts with Prometric to develop and administer the […]
When it comes to experience, Gleim has the CIA covered. Gleim has been making review materials for the CIA exam for over 30 years. This is more experience than any other provider. The Gleim Review System has been proven throughout the years as an effective means for passing the CIA exam. Gleim provides an extensive […]
Some candidates worry that their CIA certification will not be appreciated or help them advance in their field. After hearing feedback from both CIAs and managers, we know that this is not the case. Managers appreciate the effort that goes into passing such a difficult exam. Companies do not need to provide internal auditing training […]
Now more than ever, it is essential that you maintain a positive attitude and do not become depressed if you encounter difficulties regarding the EA exam. In general, an optimist will do better than an equally well-prepared pessimist. Remember that you have reason to be optimistic, because you have been studying with the Gleim EA […]
