Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the CIA exam requires candidates to be in control during exam preparation and execution. The objective is to be confident that the best possible performance is being generated. Control is a process whereby you Develop expectations, standards, budgets, and plans...Read More

Many candidates come close to passing one or more parts of the CIA exam and may wish to challenge their grade. The IIA has a mechanism for submitting challenges; however, the likelihood of a challenge being sustained is extremely minimal. Less than one in a thousand result in a passing score. Instead of wasting time,...Read More

Fingerprinting at the Testing Center The staff at each Pearson VUE test center has been trained in the procedures specific to The IIA exams. Exam center personnel will guide you through the steps that have been developed by The IIA. The Pearson Vue personnel will request to capture your fingerprint and a digital photograph of...Read More

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam is an excellent way to increase both your marketability and experience. However, earning a CIA designation takes hard work, perseverance, and training. It is a designation that requires real-life experience in addition to academic knowledge. It is an exam that proves difficult for many experienced auditors, but with proper...Read More

You must have a thorough review to become familiar with the topics you will be expected to know to pass the CIA exam. Moreover, it is imperative you practice answering multiple-choice questions in an exam environment. Another key skill that will put you in position to succeed is knowing how to budget your time to...Read More

A number of IIA Chapters around the country have partnered with Gleim to ensure their members’ success on the CIA exam. As a result of the partnerships, participating chapters’ members are eligible for discounts on Gleim CIA Review materials. If you are unsure if your Chapter is involved in the Gleim IIA Chapter Partnership program...Read More

Let’s face it. The CIA exam is extremely difficult compared to other exams you have taken. Because of the large volume and variety of topics, you must adjust to answering questions that require educated guessing. Challenge yourself by starting your study of each unit with a multiple-choice quiz in test mode of your CD-Rom. When...Read More

Practice like you play Coaches are always telling athletes to approach practice as if it were a game. In the late 1990s, Roy Williams-the current UNC basketball coach and winner of the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship-gave a speech in which he talked about how one of his former players was drafted by the Chicago...Read More

At Gleim, we have experts to help you decide which materials will lead to your success on all of your exams. The Gleim Personal Counselors guide you through the exam preparation process. The Counselors will work with you to create a study plan and answer any questions you have about the exam process or the...Read More

Computerized CIA Exam The IIA’s online Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) allows candidates to apply for certification programs, register for exams, and access their records online. Before attempting to register, candidates should be aware of the following: International candidates from a country that administers IIA certifications through a local certification agreement cannot use/access the CCMS....Read More