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Now more than ever, it is essential that you maintain a positive attitude and do not become depressed if you encounter difficulties regarding the EA exam. In general, an optimist will do better than an equally well-prepared pessimist. Remember that you have reason to be optimistic, because you have been studying with the Gleim EA...Read More

Relax! Take a deep breath! You have just finished taking the exam. our materials fully prepared you for the EA exam and you have passed. If you have studied hard, I am certain you will receive good results. If you find you did not pass a part of the exam, you will need to develop...Read More

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 on the exam and...Read More

Question: What are the CPE requirements for an enrolled agent who becomes enrolled in the middle of the calendar year? The regulations do not address this issue, other than to advise that 16 hours of CPE are required per calendar year during the rolling renewal transition. Answer: The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), which oversees...Read More

Question: How much time should I spend on answering each question to stay within the appropriate time budget. Answer: Each part consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours and 30 minutes. If you complete your 100 multiple-choice questions by allocating 1.5 to 2 minutes per question, you will have 10-60 minutes...Read More

Our most successful candidates have found that knowing what to expect on the day of their exam helps relieve their exam anxiety. To put yourself in a position of success and pass the exam quickly, read through the Prometric Test Center Rules in the Gleim EA System for Success Booklet.Read More

Currently, the Special Enrollment Examination is administered by computer at nearly 300 Prometric testing centers located across the United States and internationally. Testing centers are located in most major metropolitan areas. A complete list of these testing centers, addresses, and driving directions is located at prometric.com/IRS. Simply choose “Locate a Testing Center.” Most locations are...Read More

Question: Should I talk to my Personal Counselor if I don’t understand a specific topic in my EA review? Answer: The Personal Counselors have a wealth of knowledge about the exam itself and how to effectively study with your complete system, but they do not answer technical accounting questions. Gleim has experts in accounting available...Read More

While studying for the EA exam you might find yourself frustrated by the long study hours or particular topics that you find difficult. One way you may avoid being frustrated during your preparation is by concentrating on your motivation to take and pass the exam. A promotion at work, a pay increase, greater standing in...Read More