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This week’s tip provides a guideline for how much time you should spend studying for each part. Different people will be able to study for different amounts of time per week. Your completion rate will depend on your personal circumstances (e.g., how familiar you are with the material, your level of education, elapsed time since...Read More

Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the EA 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

Question: How soon will I know my score on the exam? Answer: Scores will be shown on screen at the end of the examination, and the candidate will receive a printed score report before leaving the test site. Scaled scores are determined by calculating the number of questions answered correctly from the total number of...Read More

Many candidates write or call us asking about certain tax terms they are unfamiliar with and how they can better understand these terms. For general accounting questions such as this, Dr. Gleim recommends that you research and answer them on your own. You will learn more by researching a question or term on your own,...Read More

Good news! The following information about the 2006 exam has recently been posted on the IRS website: Selection of a vendor to develop and administer the Special Enrollment Examination Thomson Prometric has been selected to develop and administer the Internal Revenue Service’s Special Enrollment Examination. It is the goal of the IRS to have Thomson...Read More

The IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is an excellent way to increase your marketability and gain real-life experience. However, earning an EA designation takes hard work, perseverance, and training. The EA exam is a challenge for many candidates, but with proper preparation, you can pass this exam. Gleim has developed a study system that helps...Read More

Question: What kinds of questions can the Personal Counselors help me with? Answer: Gleim Personal Counselors are experienced, knowledgeable experts who can advise you on everything from how much study time you need to which parts to take first. The Counselors will work with you to create a study plan and answer any questions you...Read More

This Study Tip discusses the importance of having confidence when taking the EA Exam. Confidence is crucial. It is directly related to your determination to pass the EA Exam and to your commitment to preparing for it. You will become an Enrolled Agent if you are determined. You have already taken a very important step...Read More

The EA exam is very different and very difficult compared to other exams you have taken. Because of the large volume of tested topics, you have to adjust to answering questions that appear very difficult and require educated guessing. If you do not know the answer to a question, guess, but make an educated guess....Read More