Question: Do you offer CIA Review materials in languages other than English? Answer: No, Gleim does not directly sell CIA Review materials in other languages other than English. However, some international IIA institutes have translated our materials and made them available to CIA Candidates. Here are the IIA institutes (listed by location) that have translated...Read More

Question: I purchased the 2011 Edition of the Gleim EA Review materials. How can I get the updates for the 2012 Edition? Answer: If you ordered the Gleim EA Review System 2011 Edition (package consisting of book, Test Prep Software, Audio Review, and Gleim Online) and will be taking the exam in the upcoming testing...Read More

Question: What is the difference between the 15th Edition and the 16th Edition? Answer: The CIA exam has not changed since the release of the 15th Edition. The 16th Edition has been rearranged; the flow of topics is now more closely matched to The IIA’s Exam Content Outlines. In addition, we have utilized customer feedback...Read More

Question: How long am I eligible to take the exam? Answer: According to The IIA a candidate’s eligibility expires if all exam parts have not been completed within 4 years of application approval. If a candidate’s eligibility expires, the candidate loses credit for any part(s) passed and must submit a new CIA Exam Application Form...Read More

Question: I just completed the EA exam. Now the IRS is telling me I need to complete Continuing Professional Education to keep my designation. What is this, and how do I go about taking care of it? Answer: The objective of Continuing Professional Education, or CPE, is to encourage professional growth even after an individual...Read More

Question: Does Gleim offer any live review courses for the CIA exam? Answer: Gleim has been helping candidates prepare for the CIA exam using our proven self-study review materials for over 30 years. At the request of instructors who want to use our trusted review system, we have developed our Professor-Led Review program. Click here...Read More

Question: I am preparing for Part 1 of the CIA exam and I noticed that the Gleim books publish the practice advisories in full in the appendix. How important are these? Answer: Gleim covers all the practice advisories throughout the book, the appendix is only there for easy reference. Candidates who have used the book...Read More

Question: The current 10-month testing window will soon be closed. I was only able to pass two parts this past testing window. Can I still take the third part in the next window even though it will be testing on different tax laws? Answer: Candidates who pass a part of the exam can carry over...Read More

Question: I am considering sitting for the CIA Exam. What is my first step? Answer: You must first become knowledgeable about the exam. Determine if you meet or will meet the requirements, which part you will want to begin with, and if you are exempt from any part due to other certifications you may have....Read More

Question: What is the best way to use my CIA Review System? Answer: To ensure that you are using your CIA Review System successfully, I recommend following the steps listed below while using all of the materials together (Books, Test Prep Software, Audio Reviews, and Gleim Online): In Gleim Online, complete Multiple-Choice Quiz #1 and...Read More