Question: I registered to take Part I of the exam but I am not ready to sit for it. What can I do? Answer: Canceling or rescheduling an appointment should be done online at www.pearsonvue.com/iia or by calling Pearson VUE call center. Once you make an appointment, you may re-schedule your exam, without penalty, up […]
Concentrate! One could classify the art of concentration as the destruction of distraction. If you have difficulty comprehending what you recently read, or have trouble listening to lectures for extended periods of time, these tips may assist you in expanding your attention span: Study in a quiet environment. For a study break, do something different […]
Confidence is crucial in every pursuit for a professional certification. Confidence corresponds with your determination to pass the CIA exam, thus directly affecting your commitment to proper preparation. Your level of commitment also has a symbiotic relationship with your attitude. A positive attitude while preparing for and taking the exam aids retention of information and […]
Question: How much time do I have to complete the EA Exam? Answer: For each of the three parts of the the EA Exam you will have 3.5 hours to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. Your total seat time will be 4 hours to allow for a tutorial and survey.
Most candidates who do not pass the EA exam on their first attempt have not adequately prepared prior to the exam. To pass, you should: Use the Gleim EA Review System, which consists of books, Test Prep Software download, Audio Reviews, Test Prep for Windows Mobile, and EA Gleim Online. Have frequent interaction with your […]
Question: When do I need to apply for renewal if I do not have a social security number? Answer: You must apply for renewal between November 1 and January 31 prior to April 1 of the year that your next enrollment cycle begins. If you are a foreign citizen enrolled to practice before the Internal […]
Be a success in whatever you choose to do with your life. People learn and grow as individuals and therefore need to find their own personalized system to achieve success. For me, making a career of the things I enjoy most was the only way to go. Remember that there is no substitute for studying […]
Memorization is not learning. To guarantee success, avoid studying multiple-choice questions merely to learn the correct answers. Begin studying each new topic by taking a multiple-choice quiz to practice answering questions you feel less confident about. Use these pre-test sessions to practice both your question-answering technique and your educated-guessing skills. A good educated guesser will […]
English philosopher John Locke once said that a “sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.” Locke’s words resonate beyond philosophical discussion to affect practical experience. Specifically, his statement reminds us that our physical condition shares the same level of importance as our mental […]
It is imperative that you sit down and create a study plan when you are preparing for your CIA exam, then stick to the plan! When you procrastinate you will be tempted to try and memorize the information rather than learn the concepts. Many candidates have shared with us that writing it down, whether on […]
