Question: I’m really confused about what a Personal Counselor does. I have the online course, but I don’t know what to discuss with my Personal Counselor. Answer: For even the most organized, efficient candidate, a Personal Counselor can be a major advantage. The Personal Counselor can assist you with any concerns you may have or […]
The most successful candidates know that the best way to study is in moderation. You should start your preparations as early as possible and schedule 1-2 hours a study session. Take at least one break in the middle of you session to keep your mind fresh and open. Candidates who follow this method will retain […]
This Study Tip concerns forecasting the topics to be tested on the EA exam. All EA prep courses and publishers attempt to track and understand the topics tested on the exam. The purpose is to make their study materials and presentations as relevant and as helpful as possible to EA candidates. Some review providers, however, […]
Final Review Using Your CIA Test Prep CD-Rom To make sure that you are completely confident before the exam, take practice quizzes. Using your CIA Test Prep CD-Rom, you can create customized quizzes, or even a practice exam! To simulate the CIA exam, use Test Session to create and print a 125-question exam. Then find […]
Question: I would like to sit for the CIA exam in May, but I’m going to be out of the country. Are there testing sites outside of the United States? Answer: Yes! The CIA exam is international and is offered in 200 testing centers around the world. Go to the IIA’s website to find a […]
Elevate Your Reading Rate Almost anyone can double his/her reading rate while maintaining at least an equal level of comprehension. To set this skill in motion, one must meet four (4) basic conditions: Check your eyes. Before embarking on your reading efficiency crusade, consult your optometrist. Uncorrected eye defects often negatively impact one’s reading rate […]
Master’s degree students are perfect candidates for the CIA exam. They have already fulfilled their education requirement and can easily fulfill the experience requirements once they receive their degree in auditing or after they graduate. Many universities across the country have CIA discount programs with Gleim so their students can save money when they order. […]
Making the CIA Exam Personal Just like preparing for an Olympic event, preparing for the CIA exam requires discipline and endurance combined with a carefully implemented course of action. Similar to the way in which Olympic athletes rely on a personal trainer, Gleim’s CIA exam candidates use a Personal Counselor to guide and motivate them. […]
Question: “What is the best way to utilize the Test Preparation books?” Answer: One should rarely read an exam preparation book like a novel. Any attempt to sequentially memorize each page from cover to cover requires an exorbitant amount of time and concentration. Instead, scan over the headings, titles, picture captions and questions before you […]
This weeks forum is regarding the renewal of your EA Status. EAs with Social Security numbers ending in 4, 5, or 6 should have mailed in Form 8554 (Application for Renewal of Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service) by January 31, 2008. OPR has mailed all the new enrollment cards to those EAs […]
