Enrolled Agent???

[solomon]

Go to the

Thompson Prometric web site and look at the subject areas covered. Thompson Prometric is now giving the tests. Consider Gleim as the CD has a section with test questions in the exact format as it is given on a computer by Thompson.

[Joe Btfsplk]

My study technique

I took the CPA test long after I finished college and had to re-study a lot of accounting books, but a significant thing that helped was to study the old CPA tests, none of which I probably ever could have passed. One thing that helped was analyzing the type questions they asked: some came up every year, some came up about half the time and others only came up about once every five years. I boned up on one category that hadn't been on the test for about five years--and sure enough, it was on the test I passed. I aced the test with a score in the 90s.

But before I even attempted to pass the practice part of the test, I waited to make sure I could pass the other parts. Then I focused on the hard part on which I got my best score.

I think the EA test would be somewhat similar in preparation techniques. Analyzing the old tests should give you a clue as to what you need to bone up on. Another thing is luck and if you don't pass it the first time because they focus too much on your weak points, the next time might dwell on your strongest areas of knowledge.

[Jiggers]

EA Exam

Shawn,

Do you have any working experience with a firm: CPA, EA, Other?

Besides Pub 17, I recommend those pubs relating to partnerships, corporations (C & S), Estates, gifts, basis of assets, deductible expenses for businesses, and something on ethics.

I had corporate experience before starting to work for a CPA firm in 81. Learned a lot at the CPA firm about taxes. Took the exam in the fall of 85 and passed all 4 parts. Harded exam I had ever taken.

I relied solely on the IRS pubs. When I signed up for the exam, I received a large box of the various publications that the IRS recommended reading. I don't know if they still do that yet. You can read and print most IRS pubs on the internet at www.irs.gov now.

The day before I took the exam I checked into a hoel where the exam was given. I don't know if they still give them at hotels, but I would go to one near the exam. I then used every available moment reviewing the pubs, espeically those that pertained to the part of the test that I was goint to take next. Did the same during the lunch break.

There are companies that will help you study for the exam. I also would check with your local chapter of NAEA (National Association of Enrolled Agents) in Atlanta. There has to be a local chapter or Georgia state chapter. Those members can help you.

[TheGoodnShawn]

Hello Folks,

I have decided take the Enrolled Agent Exam. I have another two quarters of school before I will have my Master's in Accounting, but I want that EA in my list of credentials as well.

Study Tips?

- I have the Previous year's Tax Book, Pub 17, Ernst and Young Tax Guide, and a Federal Taxation "Comprehensive Volume" text book.

I am trying to decide if these sources will be enough to fully cover the exam. I have been looking at Tax Mama's website along with Gleim's....but I haven't decided to purchase any additional products at this point

Does anyone have any tips or pointers concerning this? I plan to study for the rest of the summer before I make any additonal moves towards the exam.....

Any suggestions will be appreciated

Thanks