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Question: What kinds of questions are on the EA exam? Answer: The EA exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Questions on the exam are all worth the same points. There is no point difference for conceptual or calculation type questions. There are three types of multiple-choice questions on the exam: “direct question,” “incomplete sentence,” and...Read More

This Study Tip of the Week discusses how to complete CPE for Enrolled Agents. When using Gleim CPE for your Enrolled Agent Continuing Education hours, you should follow the following procedure to get the most benefit. Step One: Answer 20 introductory diagnostic multiple-choice questions. This is to introduce you to the subject matter of your...Read More

Happy Memorial Day Everyone needs to take a break once in a while. I encourage you to take some time off of studying this holiday weekend. Spend a day with your friends and family, and look forward to the summer with renewed determination and enthusiasm. On behalf of the entire Gleim Team, I wish you...Read More

Question: What is the process to register and sit for the EA Exam? Answer: In order to sit for your first part of the EA exam, you must (1) obtain a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) from the IRS, (2) register for the part, and (3) schedule an appointment to take that part with Prometric....Read More

Question: How can I determine what the passing percentage is? Is it 60%, 70%, 80% or something different? Answer: The short answer is that you cannot determine the passing percentage. Each candidate receives a different form of the exam with a different mix of questions. Therefore, scores are reported on a sliding scale. Scaled scores...Read More

EA List of Topics The IRS posts a list of the topics for the computerized Enrolled Agent Exam. This list is based, in part, on the results of a survey of over 10,000 enrolled agents. While it represents the knowledge needed for the tasks performed by enrolled agents, not all of the topics will appear...Read More

The current continuous 10-month testing window opened on May 1, 2011. The IRS is now testing 2010 tax laws in this 10-month window. Exam candidates must use current review materials to be competitive on the exam. Use the 2011 edition of Gleim EA Review System to guarantee your success. The 2011 edition will be current...Read More

This week we present the eighth and final installment in our series on poor study habits that you should avoid while you prepare for the EA exam. Click here to see Bad Habit #7. Cramming Explanation: While many people rely on the cramming method, it can be harmful to your physical and mental health due...Read More

Gleim’s EA Review materials suggest explicit control systems for Preparing to take the EA exam. Studying an individual Gleim/Hasselback study unit. Answering individual multiple-choice questions. Most endeavors improve with explicit control. This rule is particularly true of the EA examination. Just as you should not drive a motorcycle while not in control of yourself and...Read More