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 […]
Internal Audit Awareness May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to promote the profession and its important role in organizational governance, internal control, and risk management. This is the ideal time to think about your professional goals and begin your journey to becoming certified. Are you already a CIA? Encourage […]
Garrett Gleim sends CPA candidates bimonthly emails concerning different aspects of the CPA exam. Candidates can see the most recent email and all the archives here on the CPA Candidate Forum. As addressed in my last email, the recent AICPA announcement that the U.S. CPA Exam will now be offered in five countries, in addition […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Break It Up It is easier to study harder if you know that a break lies just around the corner. Frequent short breaks reduce interference between different aspects of new information, thus allowing your brain to better store and consolidate the data. For these reasons, you should enact an intense 20-25 minute study session, followed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Question: I just took the CIA Exam and did not pass. What do I do now? Answer: Once you have put your reaction to the bad news behind you, begin implementing the study steps Gleim outlines for you in the System for Success booklet. Avoid thoughts like “I knew that” or “I don’t have to […]
