Question: How does scaled scoring work? Answer: The purpose of a scaled score is to provide a standardized way of reporting test scores to failing candidates when multiple test forms are used. Scaled scores are determined by calculating the number of questions answered correctly from the total number of questions in the examination and converting...Read More

Question: When is the computer-based CIA exam now offered? Answer: The CIA exam are offered year-round and on demand. Pearson VUE will be administering the computer-based exam and they have exam sites which are typically open five or six days a week, based on local conditions. Please note that candidates can sit for the exams...Read More

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...Read More

Question: If I am already a CPA, am I exempt from any parts of the CIA exam? And if so, how do I get an exemption? Answer: Yes! The IIA will grant Professional Recognition Credit for Part IV (PRC-IV) to candidates who possess certain other designations, including the CPA. CIA candidates who have successfully completed...Read More

Question: I’m a working mother and I spend most of my free time taking care of my kids. How can I find time to study? Answer: Don’t let your children be your reason not to take the CIA exam. Find creative ways to schedule study time that will be fun for your children and give...Read More

Question: If I purchased the Gleim CIA Review System 13th edition, am I eligible to receive the CIA 14th edition? Answer: Per Gleim’s Product Replacement Guarantee, if a candidate purchases the Gleim Review System, either for all four parts or individual parts, they may qualify to receive free updates at the cost of shipping for...Read More

Question: Where can I sit for the CIA Exam? Answer: The CIA examinations are administered at Pearson VUE testing centers, which are located in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan. A complete list of these test centers, addresses, and driving directions can be found at www.pearsonvue.com/iia. Click on the “Locate a Test...Read More

Question: I will be moving to Europe before I am able to complete the CIA Exam. Will taking the remaining sections in a different country affect my status? Answer: The IIA chose Pearson VUE to administer the computer-based CIA Exam, allowing you to test year-round at more than 500 locations worldwide. Candidates should be able...Read More

Question: I have heard there are a few questions on the exams that are included for IRS research purposes. How will these affect my scores? Answer: Your examination may include some experimental questions that will not be scored. If present, they are distributed throughout the examination and will not be identified as such. These are...Read More

Question: At the end of the new computerized examination, are they going to give candidates the score report right away before leaving the room, or will candidates have to wait a couple weeks? Answer:The test center staff will provide you with a printed ‘unofficial’ score report and dismiss you after completing all necessary procedures. Note...Read More