A total of 8,054 candidates tested between October 5th and December 2nd 2006. Part 1 had a total of 3,068 candidates, and 58.84% passed; Part 2 had a total of 2,899 candidates, and 74.50% passed; and Part 3 had 2,087 candidates, and 79.64% passed. It is important to understand that comparison of pass rates among...Read More
New Security Measures at Prometric Testing Centers Prometric will be providing Biometric Identity Management Service to all their clients, including the EA Exam. The Biometric service includes electronic fingerprinting. Candidates will be required to present a valid driver license as well as an electronic fingerprint when they sign in for the exam. The new system...Read More
With the computerized CIA Exam now several months old, many candidates have had the opportunity to sit for at least one part under the new format. Gleim is always looking to improve its review materials and welcomes any feedback candidates can provide, whether it be about the exam, the registration process, or their experience at...Read More
Master’s degree students are perfect candidates for the CIA exam. They have already fulfilled their education requirement and can easily fulfill the experience requirements once they receive their degree in auditing or after they graduate. Many universities across the country have CIA discount programs with Gleim so their students can save money when they order....Read More
This weeks forum is regarding the renewal of your EA Status. EAs with Social Security numbers ending in 4, 5, or 6 should have mailed in Form 8554 (Application for Renewal of Enrollment to Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service) by January 31, 2008. OPR has mailed all the new enrollment cards to those EAs...Read More
BREAKING NEWS! CIA Exam Registration is Now Open! Candidates can now register to sit for the CIA exam. Starting May 5th, CIA candidates can begin sitting for the exam upon successful registration. Contact Gleim’s Personal Counselors at 800.874.5346, ext. 498, for more details or with your general inquiries.Read More
Prometric posted a web-based tutorial of the computerized EA exam to their website, prometric.com/IRS, on October 26. Candidates are advised to view this tutorial to familiarize themselves with the exam environment prior to taking the exam. However, Gleim Online and the Test Prep CD-Rom already replicate the computerized environment of the Prometric testing center. Our...Read More
Prometric recently updated the EA Examination FAQ on their website www.prometric.com/IRS. They provide answers to questions regarding scheduling, the exam format, the scoring process, and other exam related topics. Click the link below to view the FAQ. EA Exam FAQRead More
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) administers the laws for the practice of attorneys, CPAs, enrolled agents, enrolled actuaries and appraisers before the IRS as set forth in Treasury Department Circular No. 230. In addition, OPR reviews applications from individuals who wish to become enrolled agents or enrolled actuaries. OPR was established in January 2003...Read More
The need for Internal Auditors continues to grow as companies recognize the value created by the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Organizations have a greater responsibility to provide accurate financial statements prepared by Certified Auditors. Other accounting professionals, including CPAs and CMAs, are encouraged to take the CIA exam and are even exempt from part...Read More
