Your exam preparation directly correlates to your exam performance. Gleim has been in the business of exam preparation for more than 50 years and knows how to get candidates through this difficult time. With this experience, we can offer the best possible advice for exam preparation. Plan ahead for the exam and systematically prepare for […]
Question: What is the effect of the new IPPF and the revised International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing to those currently reviewing for the exams using Gleim’s 13th CIA edition? Answer: Currently Gleim’s CIA materials are up-to-date, and will remain up-to-date through the remainder of this year. We will keep all candidates […]
Interest in Incorrect Answers I cannot overemphasize the value of learning from one’s mistakes. Each question you answer incorrectly serves as an opportunity to avoid missing actual questions on your CIA exam. Review the explanations so you may understand the concept behind not only the right answer but the wrong ones as well. This study […]
The IRS posts a list of the topics for the computerized Enrolled Agent Exam. This list is based, in part, on the results of a survey of over 10,000 enrolled agents. While it represents the knowledge needed for the tasks performed by enrolled agents, not all of the topics will appear on the exam and […]
Stay Confident! Confidence is crucial. It is directly related to your determination to PASS the CIA exam and to your commitment to preparing for it. Being prepared psychologically is very important. A positive attitude while preparing for and taking the exam aids retention of information and improves reasoning ability. The best way to develop this […]
Carryover of scores under the computerized exam Candidates can sign up for the exam one part at a time. Candidates who pass a part of the exam can carry over passing scores up to two years from the date the candidate took the examination. For example, let’s assume a candidate passes part 1, which the […]
Don’t panic. You have spent months preparing for this examination. While there is still some study time left, don’t dwell on details. If there is one question you repeatedly answer incorrectly, don’t focus on it. Focus instead on the study units you consistently perform poorer on and do not worry about one or two questions. […]
A major adjustment facing most CIA candidates is that the CIA exam has a 45% pass rate and requires a 75% correct response rate to attain a passing score. Accounting students generally enjoy 90% plus pass rates and focus on 90% plus exam scores. CIA candidates must adjust their expectations and be satisfied with 75% […]
Just like preparing for an Olympic event, preparing for the CIA exam requires discipline, endurance, and a good training plan. And just as Olympic athletes use a personal trainer to help motivate and guide them, Gleim’s CIA candidates use the Personal Counselor to help them successfully prepare to pass the CIA exam. The Gleim CIA […]
The CIA exam is a major undertaking which requires a major investment of time and money. The CIA certification is the most well known and prestigious auditor certification. It is also an international certification which can be used worldwide. We have helped over 1,000,000 accountants attain their CIA, CMA, and CPA certifications. Let us help […]
