Many people want to sit for a certification exam but feel they don’t have the time or the resources. If you are deciding whether or not to commit to the CIA certification process, take “I can’t” out of your vocabulary. If you think you can’t take the CIA exam because you will be out of […]
Fingerprinting at the Testing Center The staff at each Pearson VUE test center has been trained in the procedures specific to The IIA exams. Exam center personnel will guide you through the steps that have been developed by The IIA. The Pearson Vue personnel will request to capture your fingerprint and a digital photograph of […]
IRS Announces New Return Preparer Application System and User Fee New regulations require all paid tax return preparers (including attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents) to apply for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) – even if you already have one – before preparing any federal tax returns in 2011. When applying tax return preparers will […]
How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step Six Last week, you learned that Step Five of using EA Gleim Online involves answering Multiple-Choice Quiz 2 and reviewing the answer explanations. Step 6: Use the Test Prep Software (This is one of the components of the EA Review System. Upgrade now if you do not […]
Feedback from the first EA exam candidates is in – the exam is going very well. Over 9,600 candidates have registered with Prometric to take the EA exam and almost 900 have already taken one part. Gleim candidates report no surprises and few computer issues. Feedback indicates that our candidates feel the Gleim practice questions […]
In your candidate forum you mention The IIA on many occasions. Aside from the fact that this organization administers the CIA Exam, I have little knowledge of its history and functions. Could you give me more information about The IIA? The IIA was organized in 1941 to develop the professional status of internal auditing. The […]
CIA Exam Preparation Checklist Acquire your study materials. Rely on the Gleim CIA Review System as your primary study source. Communicate with your Personal Counselor to design a study plan that meets your needs. Apply online to the exam program. Register online for the desired part or file the application form. As soon as your […]
If You Failed One or More Parts Previously In recent years, the pass rate on each part of the EA exam has averaged between 50% and 80% for first-time takers, depending on the part. This statistic means that many candidates do not pass all parts attempted and have to take at least one part twice. […]
This week’s Study Tip discusses the importance of reviewing questions answered correctly. It is imperative to verify that you answered questions correctly for the right reasons. Otherwise, if the material is tested on the EA exam in a different manner, you may not answer it correctly. This will help you be a better test taker […]
EA Examination Preparation Checklist Apply to take the exam as far in advance as possible. If space permits, you may register and schedule up to 2 days prior to your test date. Acquire your study materials. Rely on the Gleim EA Review System as your primary study source. Plan your study program. Gleim Personal Counselors […]
