Many candidates who sat for parts of the EA exam between October 5, 2006, and December 1, 2006, will receive mailed grade reports this week. Grades are reported on a scale from 40 to 130 where 105 is passing. Do NOT try to calculate your percent correct from the scaled score. Candidates received different forms...Read More
The IIA seeks qualified individuals to write questions for the CIA exam. The IIA awards $50 (U.S.) to writers for each accepted multiple-choice question. In lieu of payment, writers may instead choose to have five (5) Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) credits for each accepted question. The CAP credits will go toward their local IIA affiliate....Read More
Plan ahead for the exam and systematically prepare for it. Go to the exam and give it your best. Neither you nor anyone else can expect more. If you have undertaken a systematic preparation program, you will do well.Read More
What can your CIA certification do for you? First, passing the CIA exam will be a huge personal achievement. It is not easy to study after work or school and sit through hours of examination, but once finished, you will feel on top of the world. This positive attitude will be reflected in both your...Read More
There has been some confusion among EA candidates regarding carryover credit from previous EA exams. To retain credit, candidates must have met the retention requirements in effect for the 2005 exam. Grade reports sent for previous exams indicate whether the candidate retained credit for passing parts. To alleviate some confusion, the IRS will mail letters...Read More
With Gleim’s Complete System, you have many resources at your fingertips. Not only do you have the study materials, which are preparation enough by themselves, but you have a complete support system. Personal Counselors Gleim’s Personal Counselors are experienced, knowledgeable experts who can advise you on everything from how much study time you need to...Read More
Retaining credit for parts passed is much easier under the new exam system. Candidates automatically retain credit for parts passed for two years from the test date. This policy implies that candidates must pass all three parts within any 24 month period. Transitioning passed parts under the old paper-and-pencil system to the new, computerized system...Read More
The CIA exam is a nondisclosed exam. Nondisclosed means that the exam questions and solutions are NOT released after each examination. In order to keep our materials up-to-date and relevant to CIA candidates, we request feedback on our materials after each CIA exam. We need to know what topics need to be added or enhanced....Read More
The IRS recently provided further information regarding the changes to the Enrolled Agent exam. Based on the tasks and knowledge required of an enrolled agent, the IRS has changed the exam from four to three parts. The parts of the new exam will be: Part 1 – Individuals Part 2 – Businesses Part 3 –...Read More
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has recently completed Phase I of the CPE audit of Enrolled Agents. Approximately 350 randomly selected Enrolled Agents verified the CPE hours they claimed on their most recent Form 8554, Renewal Application of Enrolled Agents. The purpose of the audit was to verify the compliance of courses taken compared...Read More
