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Gleim is the preferred EA review provider of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) .  \nWelcome to our EA Exam Guide.  \nA System for Success  \nDr. Gleim believed that success, both on your exam and in your career, starts with knowledge. He wrote the first edition of this guide decades ago, putting together the latest EA exam info, his best study tips, and more, so that anyone who wanted to become an EA would have easy access to everything they need to know to begin their journey. He never charged for it, and we’ve kept it updated ever since.  \nOur materials are always up-to-date, so no matter when youʼre preparing for the EA exam, you have everything you need to succeed. Our system is proven and simple:  \nwe’ll help you master the testable topics and teach you what to expect on exam day, so that when you sit for your EA exam, you feel confident and in control.  \nFor 50 years, we have remained true to our mission: to create affordable courses that will help people like you pass their exam the first time. This guide will help you take your first steps toward being prepared and confident on exam day.  \nWe wish you the best as you start your EA journey, from studying to a successful career.  \nAs Dr. Gleim would say, onward and upward!  \n2  \nWho Is This Guide for?  \n􀀟 Tax preparers, accountants, and everyone interested in learning more about tax or earning more for their expertise.  \nWho Should Become an EA?  \n􀀟 If you are an uncredentialed tax preparer looking to garner more clients and advance your career, you should consider becoming an EA.  \n􀀟 If you are an accountant who is not a CPA or an attorney, you should consider becoming an EA.  \n􀀟 If you are a CPA or an attorney and wish to specifically advertise your tax expertise, you should consider becoming an EA.  \nTable of Contents  \nDiscovering the EA Exam Why Become an EA?  4  \nBasics of the EA Exam  6  \nIRS Requirements to Become Certified  7  \nEA Exam Format  8  \nEA Pass Rates  11  \nSigning Up for the EA Exam  12  \nPreparing for the EA Exam Developing Your Study Plan  14  \nYou Need an EA Prep Course  15  \nAn Inside Look at the EA Exam  \nMultiple-Choice Question Breakdown  16  \nMultiple-Choice Question Answering Techniques  18 Prometric Test-Taking Format  22  \nManaging Time on the EA Exam  24  \nSitting for the EA Exam & Beyond Arriving at Prometric  26  \nPrometric Test Center Dos and Dont's  27  \nScore Reporting  29  \nAfter You Pass  30  \nFree Exam Resources  32  \nWhy Become an EA?  \nBacked by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and highly valued in the industry, earning your Enrolled Agent designation provides many professional benefits.  \n Increased Salary  \nAn Enrolled Agent credential helps you get more clients, charge more for your services, or even seek out a promotion due to your proven tax expertise. 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