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Question: Since the CIA Exam will be computerized, where can I find relevant information regarding the reformatted exam? Answer: The CIA candidate forum is constantly updated with current information regarding the CIA exam. Checking this forum frequently will keep you well-informed regarding the changes that the CIA Exam will be undergoing. You can also go...Read More

The CIA exam has left its candidates with an overwhelming amount of time to prepare for any unpassed sections. Begin preparing NOW so that you can sit for 2 parts when May 5, 2008 arrives. Contact your Personal Counselor at 800.874.5346, extension 498, to receive a detailed study plan.Read More

For those candidates who prefer to study in groups, we present several suggestions to maximize time and effectiveness: The size of the group is crucial to an effective study session. It can involve as few as two and as many as two dozen, but a more desirable number lies in the four to six range....Read More

Question: I just registered for the May exam, how do I know what is covered on each part? Answer: The IIA releases Content Specification Outlines (CSOs) that describe the topics covered on the CIA exam. The percentage coverage of each exam part is indicated to the right of each topic. Each of Gleim’s CIA review...Read More

Candidates preparing for the November exam should turn in their application now. Don’t wait until September 30th to send in your documents! Create a checklist to make sure you have all the forms you need and send them in now. If you are first-time candidate, The IIA requires you to complete the following forms: Application...Read More

If you take the time to create your own plan, you will be able to work around your own schedule and still devote the time needed to review for your exam. – Calculate your total study time: The Gleim CIA Review program consists of 10 study units per exam part, a total of 40 study...Read More

Question: Do I have enough time to study for all four parts for the November exam? Answer: Yes! Now is the perfect time to start studying for your November exam. To create your study plan, simply divide the number of weeks until your exam by the number of parts you plan to take in November....Read More

Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor requires a large investment. To register for the exam you have to pay an initial nonrefundable application fee and then another fee for each exam part per sitting. For a list of fees and important dates, visit the IIA’s website: CIA Important Dates Gleim understands the amount of time and...Read More

Gleim’s most successful candidates use the CIA Complete System with Gleim Online. The CIA Complete System gives you all the information you need to pass the exam in different formats, so you can fit studying into your life rather than scheduling life around your studying. It also provides you with the support of Gleim’s highly-trained...Read More