Question: “I work for a tax preparation firm and my employer will pay for me to become an IRS enrolled agent. I then searched the Internet for review providers and found Gleim. Can you tell me what an enrolled agent is, exactly?” Answer: An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of […]
This week’s tip provides a guideline for how much time you should spend studying for each part. Different people will be able to study for different amounts of time per week. Your completion rate will depend on your personal circumstances (e.g., how familiar you are with the material, your level of education, elapsed time since […]
Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the EA exam requires candidates to be in control during exam preparation and execution. The objective is to be confident that the best possible performance is being generated. Control is a process whereby you Develop expectations, standards, budgets, and plans […]
Question: Once I sit for the CIA Exam, how will I receive my grade? Answer: When you finish the exam, leave the testing room quietly, turn in your note board, and sign the test center log. The test center staff will provide you with a printed “unofficial” score report and dismiss you after completing all […]
The goal with your CIA exam preparations is not only to answer questions correctly, but also to understand why you answered a question incorrectly. Below are some common reasons for missing questions. Misreading the requirement (stem) Failing to understand what is required Making a math error Applying the wrong rule or concept Being distracted by […]
The most successful candidates practice under real-world conditions. Practicing in a real-world situation has several advantages. First, you will be calmer and more confident about the exam. Nothing you see on test day will surprise you. Second, your knowledge base will increase, so you will be prepared for anything you may encounter on the exam. […]
Question: How soon will I know my score on the exam? Answer: Scores will be shown on screen at the end of the examination, and the candidate will receive a printed score report before leaving the test site. Scaled scores are determined by calculating the number of questions answered correctly from the total number of […]
Many candidates write or call us asking about certain tax terms they are unfamiliar with and how they can better understand these terms. For general accounting questions such as this, Dr. Gleim recommends that you research and answer them on your own. You will learn more by researching a question or term on your own, […]
Good news! The following information about the 2006 exam has recently been posted on the IRS website: Selection of a vendor to develop and administer the Special Enrollment Examination Thomson Prometric has been selected to develop and administer the Internal Revenue Service’s Special Enrollment Examination. It is the goal of the IRS to have Thomson […]
Question: Do I have to take all four parts of the CIA exam at one time? If not, how long do I have to complete all four parts? Answer: You do not have to take all four parts of the CIA exam at one time. According to The IIA, once a candidate’s application to the […]
