Normally, this section offers successful study tips to ensure that you pass the CIA exam on your first attempt. This week, we continue a series in which we point out some poor study habits which you should avoid picking up from start to finish. This is the fourth in our series of bad habits to...Read More

Practice like you play Coaches are always telling athletes to approach practice as if it were a game. In the late 1990s, Roy Williams-the current UNC basketball coach and winner of the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship-gave a speech in which he talked about how one of his former players was drafted by the Chicago...Read More

Normally, this section offers successful study tips to ensure that you pass the CIA exam on your first attempt. This week, we continue a series in which we point out some poor study habits which you should avoid picking up from start to finish. This is the third in our series of bad habits to...Read More

Certification for Professors Many professors teach courses in auditing, but may never have considered becoming certified themselves. If you are a professor, it is important to talk to your students about sitting for a certification exam, but you should also consider it yourself. The IIA offers full-time educators the opportunity to sit for the CIA...Read More

Normally, this section offers successful study tips to ensure CIA candidates pass the CIA exam on the first attempt. While all these tips are useful, it is equally important to know what study habits to avoid. Once a habit forms, it is difficult to break. This is the second in our series of bad habits...Read More

Once you make an appointment, you will be allowed to reschedule your exam without penalty up to 48 hours prior to your appointment. After that time, if you do not appear for your exam at your scheduled location on your scheduled date and time, you will be considered a “no-show,” your registration will be voided,...Read More

At Gleim, we have experts to help you decide which materials will lead to your success on all of your exams. The Gleim Personal Counselors guide you through the exam preparation process. The Counselors will work with you to create a study plan and answer any questions you have about the exam process or the...Read More

Do your homework! Candidates who are comfortable and confident are more likely to pass the CIA exam. In order to do this, you must research the exam. Find out how it is structured. Familiarize yourself with instructions so you don’t waste costly seconds reading them. Know what types of questions will be asked. Understand the...Read More

Sum of Its Parts Candidates may choose to register for one or more exam parts at any time, and in any order of preference. For example, a candidate may select to begin the program by taking Part III and then proceed to take other parts. Your registration for an exam (part) will be valid for...Read More

CIA Candidate Misconduct Notice The Pearson VUE staff is trained to watch for unusual behavior and incidents during the exam. Exam sessions are audio/videotaped to document the occurrence of any unusual activity, and candidate misconduct will be reported to The IIA for investigation. If you violate any of the testing rules, attempt to remove test...Read More