The EA exam is underway. Maintain a positive attitude and do not become depressed if you encounter difficulties either before or during the exam. An optimist will usually do better than an equally well-prepared pessimist. Remember, you have reason to be optimistic, because you will be competing with many less-qualified persons who have not used...Read More
Each time you attempt a new challenge, you must first develop a control system. Passing the EA exam requires candidates to be in control during exam preparation and execution. The objective is to be confident that the best possible performance is being generated. Control is a process whereby you Develop expectations, standards, budgets, and plans...Read More
Good news! The following information about the 2006 exam has recently been posted on the IRS website: Selection of a vendor to develop and administer the Special Enrollment Examination Thomson Prometric has been selected to develop and administer the Internal Revenue Service’s Special Enrollment Examination. It is the goal of the IRS to have Thomson...Read More
The IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is an excellent way to increase your marketability and gain real-life experience. However, earning an EA designation takes hard work, perseverance, and training. The EA exam is a challenge for many candidates, but with proper preparation, you can pass this exam. Gleim has developed a study system that helps...Read More
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....Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
As the new testing window approaches and you work toward preparing for the exam, we should take some time and revisit some basic facts about Enrolled Agents to remember how important this certification is: The Enrolled Agent license was created in 1884 There are about 46,000 EAs practicing nationwide EAs are the only tax professionals...Read More
New Registration Policy All tax return preparers who are compensated for preparing, or assisting in the preparation of, all or substantially all of a federal return must obtain a PTIN prior to filing any return after December 31, 2010. The IRS recently posted updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its web site about the new...Read More
