Question: When do I need to apply for renewal if I do not have a social security number? Answer: You must apply for renewal between November 1 and January 31 prior to April 1 of the year that your next enrollment cycle begins. If you are a foreign citizen enrolled to practice before the Internal […]
Be a success in whatever you choose to do with your life. People learn and grow as individuals and therefore need to find their own personalized system to achieve success. For me, making a career of the things I enjoy most was the only way to go. Remember that there is no substitute for studying […]
Memorization is not learning. To guarantee success, avoid studying multiple-choice questions merely to learn the correct answers. Begin studying each new topic by taking a multiple-choice quiz to practice answering questions you feel less confident about. Use these pre-test sessions to practice both your question-answering technique and your educated-guessing skills. A good educated guesser will […]
English philosopher John Locke once said that a “sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.” Locke’s words resonate beyond philosophical discussion to affect practical experience. Specifically, his statement reminds us that our physical condition shares the same level of importance as our mental […]
It is imperative that you sit down and create a study plan when you are preparing for your CIA exam, then stick to the plan! When you procrastinate you will be tempted to try and memorize the information rather than learn the concepts. Many candidates have shared with us that writing it down, whether on […]
The CIA Exam is now offered in Russian The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is pleased to announce the continued global expansion of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) program with the addition of the Russian language. The CIA exam is now available in 19 languages throughout the world. As a result of this expansion, Russian-speaking […]
They’ve Been There and Done That While preparing to pass the most intense written examination in the auditing community, candidates should seek guidance from those who have met the challenge. Many individuals who have earned their CIA certification are happy to relay their test-taking tips to other candidates. Some of them go so far as […]
Question: Will paper and pencil be provided at the Prometric testing center? Answer: Yes, scratch paper and pencils are provided at the testing center. Some testing centers may provide candidates with a hand-held calculator, but all testing centers provide an onscreen scientific calculator.
This Study Tip concerns learning about the EA exam. Become an expert on the EA exam! To outperform other EA candidates, you must know more about the EA exam than they do. This expertise includes knowledge of: Subject matter covered on the exam How the exam is prepared Types of questions on the exam Rules […]
The EA exam is underway. Maintain a positive attitude and do not become depressed if you encounter difficulties either before or during the exam. An optimist will usually do better than an equally well-prepared pessimist. Remember, you have reason to be optimistic, because you will be competing with many less-qualified persons who have not used […]
