Question: I haven’t been working in the field long and I don’t know many CIAs. Is there someone else I can get a character reference from other than a CIA? For example, a CPA or CMA? Answer: Generally, the IIA would prefer to receive character references from another CIA, a supervisor, or a professor in...Read More

Question: How far in advance – the earliest, the latest – can I register before the exam date? Answer: Candidates will benefit from registering and scheduling as early as possible, as this will enable them to choose a test date and time that is most convenient. If space permits, a candidate may register and schedule...Read More

Question: After I pass the exam, what are my CPE requirements? Answer: As a practicing CIA, you must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years. Upon passing the CIA exam, The IIA awards you 80 hours of CPE (40 hours in the year you pass your exam and 40 hours the year after). For...Read More

Question: My colleague told me that Gleim has a pass guarantee. How do I qualify for the guarantee? Answer: We guarantee that you will pass the CIA exam on your first sitting using the Gleim CIA Review System. If you do not pass the CIA exam part(s) for which you have purchased the Gleim CIA...Read More

Question: Now that the EA exam is offered pretty much continuously throughout the year, when does the IRS start testing new tax laws? Answer: Beginning May 1 of each year the EA exam will test the previous year’s tax laws. Gleim typically releases a new edition of EA review a couple months before the new...Read More

Question: Do I have to be a member of The IIA to sit for the CIA exam? Answer: No! Unlike the CMA, you do not have to be a member of The IIA to become a Certified Internal Auditor. However, during the registration process you must sign the registration form agreeing to abide by The...Read More

Question: “I am a college professor who recommends Gleim materials to my students, and I would like to use Gleim to study for the EA exam. Does Gleim offer any discounts on materials for my personal use?” Answer: Any professor who recommends or requires students to use Gleim products can purchase our Test Preparation materials...Read More

Question: I would like to find out the importance of questions in the CIA Test Prep software download that originate from CPA, CMA, publisher, or other authors? Should candidates be answering these questions like any other CIA questions? Answer: This is an excellent question and one Gleim receives from time to time. It is extremely...Read More

Question: If I don’t pass the test, how long do I have before I can retake the test? Is there any time frame for the tests? Answer: You may retake a failed exam as soon as you wish. No waiting period. In addition, you may attempt the same exam part up to four times in...Read More

Question: “I just took the exam a few weeks ago. I have a few concerns regarding the content of the exam. I also have several comments regarding the test site. Whom should I contact to address these issues?” Answer: Candidates who have comments or concerns regarding exam questions or the testing experience should submit their...Read More