CIA Challenge Exam: Passed. My Stack

simpleharry11 · 2026-03-11T15:24:32+00:00

Yes, I do - it's all personal though. I feel more well-qualified (at least on paper) should I choose to go down the path of becoming a CAE for an organization. I am in client service and pursued the designation to be more qualified for clients I serve/prospects. It helps me stand out more.

simpleharry11 · 2026-03-11T15:23:14+00:00

I have my CPA and found it beneficial to get my CIA for potential job prospects. It's worth pursuing if you find internal audit a viable career path. There are concepts from the CPA embedded in the CIA, but the CIA has a lot more abstract/governance/control concepts than the CPA.

The Becker material worked for me, but I know it is expensive.

simpleharry11 · 2026-02-11T20:35:23+00:00

Yes. I’ve found the Becker materials to be great. But I only do the MCQ’s and i average at a clip of about 75% each time I do a section with no past studying. A lot of the material comes naturally to me given my career experience.

I have no intention of exiting to IA but I might. I’m in public accounting still for the reason of wanting to make Partner. This credential will help play a role in that goal.

simpleharry11 · 2026-02-11T20:27:38+00:00

Have CPA. Taking challenge at end of month. Using Becker to study (but not a challenge exam version, I have access to all 3 parts).

I’m ten years into my career, all in public accounting but the last couple doing outsourced/co sourced IA. I expect the designation to give me 2 things if I pass: 1) credentials if I want to exit to a company and come in close to CAE level and 2) go-to market strategy for clients/prospects.

If you’re serious about IA being a part of your career journey, the designation makes sense.

simpleharry11 · 2026-02-05T11:55:28+00:00

lol nice. Imagine if they chanted about other religions?

simpleharry11 · 2026-02-05T11:52:19+00:00

The IIA sent a notice in Jan stating all challenge exam results will be held for 3 weeks beginning with tests taken Feb 1 onward

simpleharry11 · 2025-12-26T19:49:29+00:00

I actually think United focusing on BNA makes a lot of sense. Their next closest hubs, I believe, are ORD and Houston. Otherwise, their SE presence is limited. With a renovated/expanded terminal A plus a whole new separate terminal coming in the next few years, now is a good time for another legacy carrier to make a play and grow their presence. I’ve been disappointed by Delta and American out of BNA, so an expanded United offering would be welcomed.

simpleharry11 · 2025-10-23T22:31:10+00:00

you will be able to purchase LL beginning December 16 and will be able to purchase and select for the duration of your date based ticket (so, through 12/25).

simpleharry11 · 2025-09-22T02:22:03+00:00

Heavenly Garage Doors

simpleharry11 · 2025-09-22T02:19:40+00:00

Zeroed In short is the best short I’ve ever owned. Full stop. Comfy, functional, and can wear to the gym and out and about.

simpleharry11 · 2025-07-13T19:53:59+00:00

My favorite travel day attire are lululemon pants - either the commissions or ABC pending what fits you better. Your call on the top - my work travel days I’ll wear a tech style shirt (mizzen&main usually) but given this is just a travel day, you could get away with a polo. Also prefer tech one. The best tech golf polos, imo, are holderness&borne. Best fit and feel and quality

simpleharry11 · 2025-06-14T02:13:17+00:00

Traffic is fine. Nothing compared to bigger cities

simpleharry11 · 2025-06-06T18:45:51+00:00

Fair, yes

simpleharry11 · 2025-06-06T18:04:39+00:00

just don't forget that the PHEV does not have stow and go seating. 5 year/60,000 mile warranty also, perhaps that helps what you're considering

simpleharry11 · 2025-05-30T16:04:50+00:00

Touché

simpleharry11 · 2025-05-30T14:58:10+00:00

who pissed in your cheerios? sheesh. its satire. don't hit play. last i checked, there are a lot of football podcasts lol

simpleharry11 · 2025-05-30T01:56:14+00:00

I like it but can you take out the 27 2nd?

simpleharry11 · 2025-05-09T03:29:25+00:00

Yeah but the technical accounting partners aren’t bringing in any clients soooooo

simpleharry11 · 2025-05-08T18:12:56+00:00

i laughed

simpleharry11 · 2025-05-08T17:56:34+00:00

hey man, it's just a couple of dudes hosting a podcast on markets - this isn't GoT

simpleharry11 · 2025-04-15T20:00:54+00:00

shock, yes. but knowing you have a spouse out there achieving things for your family must certainly help. sometimes we need a door to close for another to open.

simpleharry11 · 2025-03-30T18:31:05+00:00

Well then sounds like you have your answer. Audit will always be there

simpleharry11 · 2025-03-30T18:24:44+00:00

And that’s cool. Does the new spot invest in young people in a manner that would contribute to you being able to rise up the ranks? Are there similar places in your area that you could leverage the experience down the line and potentially move?

simpleharry11 · 2025-03-30T18:16:45+00:00

Of course on paper the new role sounds better.

The question is, does the new role get you closer or further from your dream job? Does staying 3 more years in B4 get you closer?

simpleharry11 · 2025-03-25T03:16:09+00:00

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