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 […]
Question: After I pass the CIA Exam, can I receive an actual score? Answer: The IIA does not have the grades or percentages for candidates who pass the exams. The Professional Certification Board (CPB), which governs the certification program, feels it is not necessary to give a number grade when a candidate passes, as they […]
Parts I, II, and III are considered the core global syllabus of the CIA exam. They offer a strong focus on corporate governance and risk issues and exhibit alignment with The IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Part IV of the CIA exam is designed for modification for regional and audit specialization testing. Hence, The […]
All CIA exam candidates could use more study time. They can fulfill that need by incorporating non-traditional study time into their study sessions. The Gleim Audio Reviews help you do just that. The Audio Reviews allow you to review material during activities that would not normally warrant a study session. For example, you could listen […]
Stick to the Schedule Before you begin the process of studying, you must develop a schedule. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying, then you will not have any way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected comes up. A good, well-planned schedule will help ensure you are adequately prepared on […]
Question: “I work for a tax preparation firm and my employer will pay for me to become an IRS enrolled agent. I then searched the Internet for review providers and found Gleim. Can you tell me what an enrolled agent is, exactly?” Answer: An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of […]
This week’s tip provides a guideline for how much time you should spend studying for each part. Different people will be able to study for different amounts of time per week. Your completion rate will depend on your personal circumstances (e.g., how familiar you are with the material, your level of education, elapsed time since […]
Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the EA exam requires candidates to be in control during exam preparation and execution. The objective is to be confident that the best possible performance is being generated. Control is a process whereby you Develop expectations, standards, budgets, and plans […]
