Retaining credit for parts passed is much easier under the new exam system. Candidates automatically retain credit for parts passed for two years from the test date. This policy implies that candidates must pass all three parts within any 24 month period. Transitioning passed parts under the old paper-and-pencil system to the new, computerized system […]
Question: “I am full-time professor at the University of Southwest Rhode Island. I am interested in taking the CIA Exam. Does The IIA extend discounts or waive fees for those who work in the field of Academia? If so, what steps should I take to obtain such offers?” Answer: Full-time educators are invited to take […]
The structure of EA Gleim Online will change by July 24th, as to reflect the format of the new, three-part, computerized EA exam. This change is a reorganization of the already updated content of Gleim Online. There will be a few further changes to the course in August. Our previous editions of EA Review contained […]
One of the best ways to minimize mistakes is to correct those made in the past. This method particularly applies to studying for multiple-choice exams. Learning from the questions you answered wrong is just as important as identifying the questions you answered right. You must determine why you chose the incorrect answer so you may […]
The CIA exam is a nondisclosed exam. Nondisclosed means that the exam questions and solutions are NOT released after each examination. In order to keep our materials up-to-date and relevant to CIA candidates, we request feedback on our materials after each CIA exam. We need to know what topics need to be added or enhanced. […]
The IRS recently provided further information regarding the changes to the Enrolled Agent exam. Based on the tasks and knowledge required of an enrolled agent, the IRS has changed the exam from four to three parts. The parts of the new exam will be: Part 1 – Individuals Part 2 – Businesses Part 3 – […]
Book the Hotel, Then Hit the Books! CIA exam candidates who live more than one hour away from the testing site should plan to reserve a hotel room for every night prior to their sitting for the exam. If you feel uncertain as to the precise location of the testing site, book rooms at several […]
Every year, certified Enrolled Agents are required by the IRS to complete a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education credit. As of last summer, those hours must include 2 hours of ethics or professional conduct. Gleim has been approved by the IRS to sponsor continuing education and was among the first sponsors to have […]
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has recently completed Phase I of the CPE audit of Enrolled Agents. Approximately 350 randomly selected Enrolled Agents verified the CPE hours they claimed on their most recent Form 8554, Renewal Application of Enrolled Agents. The purpose of the audit was to verify the compliance of courses taken compared […]
SOX is Red Hot For Nonprofits The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is prompting nonprofit organizations to examine their auditing procedures and to avoid even the smallest amount of misapplication. Drexel University, which was featured in this month’s Internal Auditor, has examined SOX and adopted the best principles to ensure that their organization is reliable and […]
