Question: How do I find the nearest Prometric Testing Center to my home or work? Answer: The EA examination is currently given at over 300 Prometric testing facilities across the U.S. and internationally. A complete list of these testing centers, their addresses, and driving directions can be found at prometric.com/irs and selecting “Locate a Testing...Read More

Question: I noticed that the concepts on the CIA exam require two different levels of knowledge, proficiency and awareness. What do they mean? Answer: You will notice as you study for the CIA exam that some areas require you to demonstrate proficiency while others require awareness demonstration. These two requirements are defined as: Proficiency –...Read More

One Week Remaining! EA candidates have about 1 week to finish preparing for a part and take the exam before the close of the testing window on February 28, 2011. With the final week of the window approaching, you should have completed all the study units in the part you are currently preparing for. In...Read More

Question: What concepts are covered in Part 4? Answer: Part 4 of the CIA exam covers Business Management Skills. In this section candidates must demonstrate awareness, but not proficiency, of each of the topics. The first subsection is concerned with strategic management. It covers global analytical techniques, industry environments, strategic decisions, portfolio techniques of competitive...Read More

Question: I bought the 2010 edition of the Gleim EA material. I passed Part 1, but have not yet passed the other 2 parts. How can I get the 2011 edition for my exams scheduled after May 1, 2011? Answer: Candidates who purchased the 2010 Gleim EA Review System (books, Test Prep Software, Test Prep...Read More

Question: What concepts are covered in Part 3? Answer: This section of the CIA exam covers business analysis and information technology. Part 3 of the CIA exam consists of 5 subsections. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency and awareness for three of these sections; for the other two sections, candidates need only demonstrate awareness. Subsection 1 covers...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

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

Question: I want to schedule a part of the EA exam in February of 2011. When can I expect to see the 2011 materials for the exam available on your website? Answer: The Gleim EA Review System 2010 edition is available and is completely current for the current testing window. It will remain current through...Read More

Question: I did not pass the CIA Exam in November, how can I figure the percentage correct based on my number score? Answer: Because the CIA Exam is graded based on “scaled scoring,” you can not determine the exact percentage answered correctly based on your number score. The IIA adjusts the passing scores of each...Read More