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Question: Now that the EA exam is offered pretty much continuously throughout the year, when does the IRS start testing new tax laws? Answer: Beginning May 1 of each year the EA exam will test the previous year’s tax laws. Gleim typically releases a new edition of EA review a couple months before the new...Read More

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Do Not Get Distracted Undoubtedly, this is one of the hardest times of the year to study. With all of the holiday traveling, merry-making, and relaxing on your plate, how can you possibly think about preparing for the EA exam? I know you work hard and deserve a break. However, I thought it was important...Read More

Question: “I am a college professor who recommends Gleim materials to my students, and I would like to use Gleim to study for the EA exam. Does Gleim offer any discounts on materials for my personal use?” Answer: Any professor who recommends or requires students to use Gleim products can purchase our Test Preparation materials...Read More

How to pass the EA – Step 7 Sit for and PASS the EA exam while you are in control. Gleim Guarantees Success! You have completed the registration process, scheduled your exam, and studied hard. Now, sit for your exam and pass! Gleim makes taking the EA a breeze. We prepare you to expect the...Read More

How to pass the EA – Step 6 Work systematically through each study unit in the Gleim EA Review System. Gleim has divided the overall task of preparing for the EA exam into units for each part of the exam. Each study unit for EA Gleim Online contains two 20-question multiple-choice quizzes, a 30-question True/False...Read More

Question: If I don’t pass the test, how long do I have before I can retake the test? Is there any time frame for the tests? Answer: You may retake a failed exam as soon as you wish. No waiting period. In addition, you may attempt the same exam part up to four times in...Read More

Physical Preparation Leading Up to the Day Before the Exam Knowing how to study stretches beyond the best ways of understanding concepts in a book or answering questions on a computer. As a candidate, you should create a study regimen that accommodates your body’s needs. This strategy allows you to increase your rate of learning...Read More

How to pass the EA – Step 5 Schedule your exam with Prometric (online or call center). Now that you have registered with Prometric, schedule your exam. The date you schedule your exam for must be no later than one calendar year from the time your registration was completed. Click here for guidelines and tips...Read More