Certified Internal Auditor
 
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation reflects competence in the principles and practices of internal auditing and has served as the ONLY internationally accepted designation for internal auditors.

Attaining the CIA designation outwardly signifies your achievement and commitment to the profession. Whether you choose to stay within the field of internal auditing or move up within your organization, the broad-based understanding of business, governance, risk, and control required of CIAs will serve as an invaluable base of knowledge.

CIAs offer additional expertise and thorough knowledge of operations; CIAs are a valuable resource to executive management and boards of directors in accomplishing overall goals and objectives. Such diversity gives internal auditors a broad perspective of the organization.

Learn how to pass your CIA exam.
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation reflects competence in the principles and practices of internal auditing and has served as the ONLY internationally accepted designation for internal auditors.

Attaining the CIA designation outwardly signifies your achievement and commitment to the profession. Whether you choose to stay within the field of internal auditing or move up within your organization, the broad-based understanding of business, governance, risk, and control required of CIAs will serve as an invaluable base of knowledge.

CIAs offer additional expertise and thorough knowledge of operations; CIAs are a valuable resource to executive management and boards of directors in accomplishing overall goals and objectives. Such diversity gives internal auditors a broad perspective of the organization.

Learn how to pass your CIA exam.
The CIA exam is very passable for most accountants/auditors. It will broaden your perspective from traditional financial statements and financial reporting.

Dr. Gleim has been helping candidates pass the CIA exam for over 30 years. Throughout his years of CIA coaching experience, he has seen and been involved with numerous changes to the exam and to the accounting profession. We are confident that our superior materials that utilize our Knowledge Transfer System will help you PASS the first time.


The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) offers a 4-part internal auditor examination to measure the technical competence of principles and practices of internal auditing. All of our products are in accord with the revised Standards. Any accountant desiring to increase their salary, skill sets, and professional opportunities should prepare for and PASS the CIA exam.

Gleim CIA Review makes it easy!

  1. Become knowledgeable about the exam, and determine which part of the exam you will take first.
  2. Purchase the Gleim CIA Review System (including books, Test Prep Software Download, Audio Review, Gleim Online, and access to a Personal Counselor) to thoroughly prepare for the CIA exam.
  3. Communicate with your Personal Counselor to design a study
    plan that meets your needs. Call (800) 874-5346, ext. 498 or email
    CIA@gleim.com.
  4. Apply for membership in The IIA (suggested but not required).
  5. Create a profile in The IIA's Certification Candidate
    Management System (CCMS), apply to the CIA Certification
    Program, and register online to take the desired part of the exam.

    You will receive authorization to take the exam from The IIA
    and will then have 180 days to take that exam part.
  6. Schedule your exam with Pearson VUE (online or call center).
  7. Work systematically through each study unit in the
    Gleim CIA Review System.
  8. Sit for and PASS the CIA exam while you are in control.
    Gleim Guarantees Success!
  9. Enjoy your career and pursue multiple certifications. Gleim offers Review Systems for many other exams, such as CPA, CMA, EA, and RTRP. Recommend Gleim to others who are also taking these exams, and stay up-to-date on your Continuing Professional Education with Gleim CPE.
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Gleim Advantages!
  1. The Gleim System for Success -- Our System for Success helps you develop and implement a system for success for the CIA exam.
  2. Prepares you for the nondisclosed computer-based exam -- We solicit feedback from Gleim users following each exam, which helps us fine tune our study materials.

    NOTE: We are in total compliance with The IIA guidelines. We do NOT accept any information about specific CIA questions (which is prohibited by The IIA). We do, however, ask all Gleim users to tell us which topics in our study materials need to be added, expanded, or deleted. Please email us after your exam.
  3. Intuitively appealing -- Gleim is easy to understand and easy to study. Rather than extra work, Gleim products are perceived as extra help. Gleim materials are used in CIA Reviews across the world and at universities throughout the United States!
  4. Helps you understand why you answer practice CIA questions incorrectly -- Gleim helps you to avoid making mistakes on the actual exam. Most candidates are overly concerned with the correct answers, whereas understanding why each incorrect answer was selected is the key to improving performance.
  5. EFFECTIVE -- We can help! Gleim candidates experience tremendous success when they complete 90% of the work in CIA Gleim Online.
  6. Cost Effective -- The mission of Gleim is to provide the most effective knowledge transfer system and to assist users in achieving success with the minimum investment of time and resources.
  7. Exam Success GUARANTEED -- We provide a money-back guarantee or continued access if you have purchased the Gleim CIA Review System and do not pass after completing 90% or more of CIA Gleim Online.
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Gleim CIA Review System
The Gleim CIA Review System includes books, Test Prep Software Download, Audio Review, CIA Gleim Online, and access to a Personal Counselor for all 4 parts of the CIA exam. This system allows busy CIA candidates to optimize their
limited time through intensive review of all available materials. If you are planning on taking the CIA exam, purchasing this system will save you over $420 versus purchasing each item individually. Additionally, this program GUARANTEES a passing grade on your first sitting or your money back.

Professor-Led Reviews
Gleim Professor-Led Reviews combine Gleim self-study materials with the coordination and feedback of a Professor. These Professor-Led Reviews are available for CPA, CMA, CIA, or EA and include a live weekly meeting with a professor, access to an online classroom community (with chat, a forum, and a calendar), the Gleim CIA Review System (which includes books, Test Prep Software Download, Audio Review, and Gleim Online), and access to a Gleim Personal Counselor.
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CIA Gleim Online
Gleim Online is an interactive review program delivered over the Internet. You will have access to a Personal Counselor who can help you create a personalized study plan, and you can try it for FREE. Gleim candidates experience tremendous success when they complete 90% of the work in CIA Gleim Online. Gleim Online is divided into four courses (one for each part of the CIA exam) and is available either by part or as a set. Order all 4 parts today and save 10%!

CIA Test Prep Software Download
Gleim produces innovative Test Prep software designed to improve your study process and test your knowledge in an interactive environment. The CIA Test Prep Software Download can be purchased either by exam part or as a set. Click on the link above for sample screenshots as well as a downloadable demo so you can try before you buy.

CIA Review Books
Each Gleim CIA Review book covers a different part of the CIA exam and comes complete with answer explanations to facilitate learning. Our intuitively appealing presentations promote study discipline, while challenging questions and explanations facilitate learning and understanding. These review books are available per part or as a set.

CIA Audio Review
Each Gleim CIA Audio Review consists of a 30-minute overview of each of the 40 Gleim study units. These audio reviews are ideal for studying on the go (such as while driving, working out, etc.). They include tips about studying and test-taking, and they are designed to work either on their own or in coordination with our CIA books, Test Prep Software Download, and Gleim Online.

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