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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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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....Read More

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....Read More

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...Read More

BREAKING NEWS! CIA Exam Registration is Now Open! Candidates can now register to sit for the CIA exam. Starting May 5th, CIA candidates can begin sitting for the exam upon successful registration. Contact Gleim’s Personal Counselors at 800.874.5346, ext. 498, for more details or with your general inquiries.Read More