The Big 4 accounting firms employ Enrolled Agents in multiple functions. While it may seem that Big 4 accounting firms only recognize the value of CPAs, they make use of Enrolled Agents in positions that capitalize on the strengths of the EA designation.Read More
The Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) is a yearly program offered by the IRS to recognize non-credentialed tax return preparers. The program runs from the beginning of June until the end of December and offers tax preparers an opportunity to distinguish themselves by completing 18 hours of continuing education.Read More
Gleim EA Review now includes Gleim Instruct We recently upgraded Gleim EA Review to include our SmartAdapt™ technology as well as brand new Gleim Instruct videos, and we are excited to introduce our new Gleim Instruct professor! Get to know your new EA professor, Nate Wadlinger Nate is a CPA, attorney, and Lecturer in Taxation...Read More
Gleim is excited to announce a new partnership with the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). This partnership will make EA review more accessible to tax professionals globally. The two industry leaders will offer study materials and preferred pricing to tax professionals interested in pursuing the enrolled agent (EA) credential. “Our mission at NATP is...Read More
The revised EA exam will not be offered starting May 1st The IRS has made an unprecedented announcement about the EA exam: Due to the recent government shutdown, the revised EA exam, updated to reflect 2018 tax law changes and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), will not be offered starting May 1, 2019,...Read More
If receiving your EA designation is one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2019, you might be feeling overwhelmed and maybe even a little nervous. Relax; we’ve got some tips for you. You already know the benefits of passing the Enrolled Agent exam: enhancing your career, reinforcing your authority as an expert in tax preparation,...Read More
[By: Stephanie Ng] If you plan to enhance your career as a tax professional, you’re probably facing a daunting choice of designations: Enrolled Agent vs CPA. Both are good options, but each has pros and cons that will affect your career long-term. To help you make this decision, I’ll discuss the distinct features of each....Read More
If you’ve set your sights on becoming an Enrolled Agent, now is the best time to take the EA exam. The good news is you don’t necessarily need to pass all parts of the exam before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is tested in 2019. Taking even one or two parts in the...Read More
What are the Enrolled Agent Exam Pass Rates? As a tax expert considering the enrolled agent designation, you probably have questions about the Enrolled Agent (EA) exam (officially called the Special Enrollment Examination or SEE). If so, you’ve come to the right place for answers. In this blog, we’ll look at the latest Enrolled Agent...Read More
