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How to be in CONTROL on exam day. Last week I highlighted the importance of being in control when preparing for the exam. This week I will discuss a few examples of how to remain in control on exam day. Dress for Success. When taking the exam, dressing for success means wearing comfortable clothes. Sweats,...Read More

Question: What concepts are covered in Part 2? Answer: Part 2 is broken down into five subsections. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of this section. Only subsections 4 and 5 require candidates to only demonstrate awareness. The first subsection concerns conducting an engagement. Candidates must have knowledge of research, fraud potential, data collection,...Read More

How to pass the CIA – Step 7 Sit for and PASS the CIA exam while you are in control. Gleim Guarantees Success! You have completed the registration process, scheduled your exam, and studied hard. Now, sit for your exam and pass! Gleim makes taking the CIA a breeze. We prepare you so there are...Read More

Become The IIA’s 100,000th CIA! Start working toward earning the prestigious Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation while putting yourself in the running to be The IIA’s 100,000th CIA. The IIA recently announced that the individual who becomes their 100,000th CIA will receive: a special certificate presentation at an upcoming IIA event (travel expenses paid). recognition...Read More

Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the CIA exam requires candidates to be in control during exam preparation and execution. The objective is to be confident that the best possible performance is being generated. Control is a process whereby you Develop expectations, standards, budgets, and plans...Read More

Question: What concepts are covered in Part I? Answer: Part 1 has questions that require you to demonstrate both proficiency and awareness. On all but the fifth section, the exam will concern itself with proficiency. There are six sections containing a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. The first section is titled “Comply with the IIA’s...Read More

How to pass the CIA – Step 6 Work systematically through each study unit in the Gleim CIA Review System. Gleim has divided the overall task of preparing for the CIA exam into 10 study units for each part of the exam. These study units conform to (or parallel) the IIA CSOs. Each study unit...Read More

Every year, The IIA sponsors scores of seminars throughout the country. These events cover a variety of topics, such as audit report writing, corporate governance, and quality assessment. Several seminars focus on specific groups of internal auditors based on their specialty and experience. So, whether you are a raw recruit or a seasoned veteran in...Read More

Many candidates come close to passing one or more parts of the CIA exam and may wish to challenge their grade. The IIA has a mechanism for submitting challenges; however, the likelihood of a challenge being sustained is extremely minimal. Less than one in a thousand result in a passing score. Instead of wasting time,...Read More