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Question: I bought the EA Review materials last year, but plan to sit for the exam in 2012. Can I use my old materials to pass the exam? Answer: Beginning May 1 of each year the EA Exam will test the previous year’s tax laws. Those tax laws will be covered through the end of […]
Once a candidate passes the EA Exam they must file Form 23 with the IRS. The individual must have their PTIN before they can apply. The IRS says it generally takes about 60 days to process applications. Enrollment status is not effective until the request has been approved and an individual is not authorized to […]
Question: Do you offer CIA Review materials in languages other than English? Answer: No, Gleim does not directly sell CIA Review materials in other languages other than English. However, some international IIA institutes have translated our materials and made them available to CIA Candidates. Here are the IIA institutes (listed by location) that have translated […]
Question: I purchased the 2011 Edition of the Gleim EA Review materials. How can I get the updates for the 2012 Edition? Answer: If you ordered the Gleim EA Review System 2011 Edition (package consisting of book, Test Prep Software, Audio Review, and Gleim Online) and will be taking the exam in the upcoming testing […]
Tax season is over and the next EA testing window has just opened. For those candidates who have already begun their exam preparations, make sure you leave one week between finishing all the study units and your exam date to do a cumulative review and to focus on your weak areas. Candidates that have been […]
Last week we discussed the fourth step to passing the CIA Exam. Develop confidence and ensure success with a controlled preparation program followed by confident execution and control during the examination. You have already achieved a great deal of confidence, evidenced by your plan to take the CIA exam. The Gleim System for Success will […]
Last week we discussed the third step to passing the CIA Exam. Plan and practice exam execution. Anticipate the exam environment and prepare yourself with a plan that includes the following: When will you arrive? How will you be dressed (e.g., comfortable or layered clothing)? How much time will you spend on each question? What […]
Plan ahead for the exam and systematically prepare for it. When you sit for the EA exam, give them your best. Neither you or anyone else can expect more. If you have undertaken a systematic preparation program, you will do well. Maintain a positive attitude, and do not become stressed if you encounter difficulties before […]
Question: What is the difference between the 15th Edition and the 16th Edition? Answer: The CIA exam has not changed since the release of the 15th Edition. The 16th Edition has been rearranged; the flow of topics is now more closely matched to The IIA’s Exam Content Outlines. In addition, we have utilized customer feedback […]
