The current continuous 10-month testing window opened on May 1, 2011. The IRS is now testing 2010 tax laws in this 10-month window. Exam candidates must use current review materials to be competitive on the exam. Use the 2011 edition of Gleim EA Review System to guarantee your success. The 2011 edition will be current […]
Break It Up It is easier to study harder if you know that a break lies just around the corner. Frequent short breaks reduce interference between different aspects of new information, thus allowing your brain to better store and consolidate the data. For these reasons, you should enact an intense 20-25 minute study session, followed […]
This week we present the eighth and final installment in our series on poor study habits that you should avoid while you prepare for the EA exam. Click here to see Bad Habit #7. Cramming Explanation: While many people rely on the cramming method, it can be harmful to your physical and mental health due […]
Gleim’s EA Review materials suggest explicit control systems for Preparing to take the EA exam. Studying an individual Gleim/Hasselback study unit. Answering individual multiple-choice questions. Most endeavors improve with explicit control. This rule is particularly true of the EA examination. Just as you should not drive a motorcycle while not in control of yourself and […]
Question: I just took the CIA Exam and did not pass. What do I do now? Answer: Once you have put your reaction to the bad news behind you, begin implementing the study steps Gleim outlines for you in the System for Success booklet. Avoid thoughts like “I knew that” or “I don’t have to […]
Rest, Not Race Take at least one brief break during the exam. Shut your eyes, massage your temples, and take several deep breaths. These relaxation methods will help you maintain your cool and concentration throughout the exam. The IIA does not award points to candidates who finish their exam the fastest, so do not race […]
Question: What score do I need to pass the CIA exam? Answer: There are 100 questions per part. Your score is based on the number of scored questions that you answer correctly, with each scored question contributing equally to your total score. There is no penalty for incorrect answers, so be sure to choose an […]
Eligibility & Professional Experience CIA candidates must obtain 24 months of internal auditing experience or its equivalent prior to receiving the CIA certificate. However, a candidate may sit for the exam before meeting the work experience requirements, but (s)he will not be certified until the experience requirement is met. The following guidelines apply to the […]
The New 2011 EA Edition is now available and guarantees your success! Good news! The 2011 edition of the Gleim EA Review materials is now available and has been updated to reflect the tax laws that will be tested beginning May 1, 2011. The 2011 edition will be valid for exams taken between May 1, […]
As the new testing window approaches and you work toward preparing for the exam, we should take some time and revisit some basic facts about Enrolled Agents to remember how important this certification is: The Enrolled Agent license was created in 1884 There are about 46,000 EAs practicing nationwide EAs are the only tax professionals […]
