Question: I noticed that the concepts on the CIA exam require two different levels of knowledge, proficiency and awareness. What do they mean? Answer: You will notice as you study for the CIA exam that some areas require you to demonstrate proficiency while others require awareness demonstration. These two requirements are defined as: Proficiency – […]
When you are taking a difficult multiple-choice test, it is important to know that your answer is the best choice. Make sure you read through all the answer choices before you make your final decision. Remember, you have to choose the best answer choice, so even if the first answer appears to be the correct […]
One Week Remaining! EA candidates have about 1 week to finish preparing for a part and take the exam before the close of the testing window on February 28, 2011. With the final week of the window approaching, you should have completed all the study units in the part you are currently preparing for. In […]
As your exam date approaches, avoid the desire to cram. Never, under any circumstances, stay up late the night before or wake up early the day of your exam to cram. All this will do is cause you to become frustrated, tired, and less effective on the actual exam. Remember the study plan that you […]
Sign Up for Your Exam Now! EA candidates have about 1 week to finish preparing for a part and take the exam before the close of the testing window on February 28, 2011. Sign up now for your testing date to beat the rush, and ensure you get the testing center, date, and time that […]
Question: What concepts are covered in Part 4? Answer: Part 4 of the CIA exam covers Business Management Skills. In this section candidates must demonstrate awareness, but not proficiency, of each of the topics. The first subsection is concerned with strategic management. It covers global analytical techniques, industry environments, strategic decisions, portfolio techniques of competitive […]
How to be in CONTROL on exam day. Last week, I discussed a few examples of how to be in control on exam day. This week, I will conclude our discussion on how to stay in control on exam day. Test Day Essentials. Take your Authorization to Test notification from The IIA, your appointment confirmation […]
Question: I bought the 2010 edition of the Gleim EA material. I passed Part 1, but have not yet passed the other 2 parts. How can I get the 2011 edition for my exams scheduled after May 1, 2011? Answer: Candidates who purchased the 2010 Gleim EA Review System (books, Test Prep Software, Test Prep […]
Question: What concepts are covered in Part 3? Answer: This section of the CIA exam covers business analysis and information technology. Part 3 of the CIA exam consists of 5 subsections. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency and awareness for three of these sections; for the other two sections, candidates need only demonstrate awareness. Subsection 1 covers […]
Steps to pass the CIA Exam – Step 8 Congratulations on becoming a Certified Internal Auditor! You used Gleim to prepare for this difficult exam, and now you are enjoying the success of passing. At this point, you must maintain your CPE hours. Gleim offers 200 online CPE courses. They are everything you need in […]
