Question: What is the difference between the 14th edition and 15th edition for the Gleim CIA Review materials? Answer: Gleim released the new 15th edition to incorporate changes to the CIA Syllabus. The revised International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) became eligible for testing on the CIA exam July 1, 2011. In addition to the changes...Read More

Question: I registered to take Part I of the exam but I am not ready to sit for it. What can I do? Answer: Canceling or rescheduling an appointment should be done online at www.pearsonvue.com/iia or by calling Pearson VUE call center. Once you make an appointment, you may re-schedule your exam, without penalty, up...Read More

Question: How much time do I have to complete the EA Exam? Answer: For each of the three parts of the the EA Exam you will have 3.5 hours to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. Your total seat time will be 4 hours to allow for a tutorial and survey.Read More

Question: When do I need to apply for renewal if I do not have a social security number? Answer: You must apply for renewal between November 1 and January 31 prior to April 1 of the year that your next enrollment cycle begins. If you are a foreign citizen enrolled to practice before the Internal...Read More

Question: Will paper and pencil be provided at the Prometric testing center? Answer: Yes, scratch paper and pencils are provided at the testing center. Some testing centers may provide candidates with a hand-held calculator, but all testing centers provide an onscreen scientific calculator.Read More

Question: After I pass the CIA Exam, can I receive an actual score? Answer: The IIA does not have the grades or percentages for candidates who pass the exams. The Professional Certification Board (CPB), which governs the certification program, feels it is not necessary to give a number grade when a candidate passes, as they...Read More

Question: “I work for a tax preparation firm and my employer will pay for me to become an IRS enrolled agent. I then searched the Internet for review providers and found Gleim. Can you tell me what an enrolled agent is, exactly?” Answer: An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of...Read More

Question: Once I sit for the CIA Exam, how will I receive my grade? Answer: When you finish the exam, leave the testing room quietly, turn in your note board, and sign the test center log. The test center staff will provide you with a printed “unofficial” score report and dismiss you after completing all...Read More

Question: How soon will I know my score on the exam? Answer: Scores will be shown on screen at the end of the examination, and the candidate will receive a printed score report before leaving the test site. Scaled scores are determined by calculating the number of questions answered correctly from the total number of...Read More

Question: Do I have to take all four parts of the CIA exam at one time? If not, how long do I have to complete all four parts? Answer: You do not have to take all four parts of the CIA exam at one time. According to The IIA, once a candidate’s application to the...Read More