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Register for the EA exam Candidates need to register well in advance of the date they plan to take an exam part. Register now to guarantee a convenient appointment and location for you. The quickest way of registering and scheduling your EA exam is online at www.prometric.com/irs. It is a one-step process that will allow...Read More

Question: I registered for the EA exam and noticed I made an error when completing the registration. How can I make a change to my name on the EA exam registration? Answer: Once you complete your registration you cannot go back and edit your name. You must re-register for the EA exam in order to...Read More

This week we present the seventh 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 #6. The Commute Explanation: Many people enjoy using their ride to work or school as a chance to study with the Gleim CIA Review...Read More

This week we present the sixth 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 #5. Multi-Tasking Explanation: Busy accounting professionals are accustomed to performing several activities simultaneously. This juggling act may prove effective when there are many daily...Read More

This “Question of the Week” addresses PTIN numbers Question: I am trying to register for the EA exam, but need to obtain my PTIN number. How do I do this? Answer: To obtain a PTIN, you will need to complete a W-7P by mail, fax, or online. The online method is quickest and provides you...Read More

New Testing Window Approaching A new 10-month testing window for the computerized EA exam will open May 1, 2010. Now that April has arrived you have a month to prepare for at least one part of the EA exam. Don’t wait until the exam window opens to start preparing. Prepare now using the 2010 edition...Read More

Close of 10-month Testing Window Now that March has arrived, so comes the close of the 10-month “testing window” for the computerized EA exam. The next continuous 10-month testing cycle will begin May 1, 2010. The IRS will begin testing 2009 tax laws when testing resumes in May. Exam candidates must use current review materials...Read More

Important Notice: EA Exam Fee Increase Prometric has increased the EA Exam Fee. Beginning January 4, 2010 the exam fee increased from $97 per test to $101 per test. Registration is currently open for dates from now until February 28, 2010. Go to Prometric’s website to register now for your EA Exam. Register now for...Read More

Question: How can I preview the EA Gleim Online before I purchase it? Answer: Gleim offers the first lesson of each EA Gleim Online course for free through our home page so that you may preview this course before you purchase it. The Free Demo can be accessed from: http://www.gleim.com/accounting/ea/online/ Simply log in to your...Read More