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 […]
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. […]
Follow Gleim’s suggested steps when using your CIA Review System Before you begin your review using Gleim’s CIA Review System, contact your Personal Counselor or access the CIA System For Success to receive a step-by-step process you can follow to help you study. This method has been proven effective and puts Gleim’s CIA candidates in […]
Make use of the resources at hand. With the Gleim CIA Review System, you have many resources at your fingertips. Not only do you have the study materials – which are preparation enough by themselves – but you also have a complete support system. The CIA Candidate Forum is updated every week. This resource provides […]
Question: I bought the CIA Review System last year and I was unable to sit for any of the exams. Can I still use my materials now that there is a new edition? Answer: We always recommend that our candidates study with the most updated information. If you purchased the Gleim CIA Review System in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Many candidates are distracted with to-do lists and other responsibilities when they study in their home or office. Find a location where you can truly focus. If you need a quiet space to study, try your local library or bookstore. Candidates less sensitive to noise might find their comfort zone in the corner of a […]
