For those candidates who prefer to study in groups, we present several suggestions to maximize time and effectiveness: The size of the group is crucial to an effective study session. It can involve as few as two and as many as two dozen, but a more desirable number lies in the four to six range....Read More

Question: I just registered for the May exam, how do I know what is covered on each part? Answer: The IIA releases Content Specification Outlines (CSOs) that describe the topics covered on the CIA exam. The percentage coverage of each exam part is indicated to the right of each topic. Each of Gleim’s CIA review...Read More

Candidates preparing for the November exam should turn in their application now. Don’t wait until September 30th to send in your documents! Create a checklist to make sure you have all the forms you need and send them in now. If you are first-time candidate, The IIA requires you to complete the following forms: Application...Read More

If you take the time to create your own plan, you will be able to work around your own schedule and still devote the time needed to review for your exam. – Calculate your total study time: The Gleim CIA Review program consists of 10 study units per exam part, a total of 40 study...Read More

Question: Do I have enough time to study for all four parts for the November exam? Answer: Yes! Now is the perfect time to start studying for your November exam. To create your study plan, simply divide the number of weeks until your exam by the number of parts you plan to take in November....Read More

Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor requires a large investment. To register for the exam you have to pay an initial nonrefundable application fee and then another fee for each exam part per sitting. For a list of fees and important dates, visit the IIA’s website: CIA Important Dates Gleim understands the amount of time and...Read More

Gleim’s most successful candidates use the CIA Complete System with Gleim Online. The CIA Complete System gives you all the information you need to pass the exam in different formats, so you can fit studying into your life rather than scheduling life around your studying. It also provides you with the support of Gleim’s highly-trained...Read More

Question: I took the exam but I have some concerns about the exam and the testing experience. What should I do? Answer: Candidates who have concerns regarding exam questions or the testing experience should submit their comments by fax: +1-407-937-1313 or by email: certification@theiia.org within 96 hours following the completion of an exam, for review...Read More

Question: What items should I bring to the exam site? What items should I not bring? Answer: Candidates should bring the following items to the exam site: Authorization Letter (Mandatory). Photo I.D. (Mandatory). A nonprogrammable six-function calculator with only addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root and percentage functions. With the exception of numerical memory, The...Read More

When preparing for the CIA exam, you must decide whether you will add a group study component to your self-study efforts. Group study entails meeting and interacting with other CIA candidates. The benefits of this interaction include: Assistance in your studies thanks to other individuals Interactive environment can stimulate and facilitate learning Some groups include...Read More