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....................................................... 1  \nIntroduction .......................................................... 1  \nEnrollment to Practice Before the IRS --Form 23 ............................. 2  \nOverview of the EA Examination .......................................... 2  \nQualifications for the Examination ......................................... 4  \nDates of the Examination ............................................... 4  \nHow to Register for and Schedule Your Appointment for the EA Examination --Form 2587 ......................................................... 5  \nHow to Schedule the EA Examination ...................................... 6  \nIRS Study Material .................................................... 7  \nHow to Reschedule the EA Examination .................................... 7  \nExamination Sites ..................................................... 7  \nGrading Examinations and Notifying Candidates ............................. 7  \nCarryover Policy ...................................................... 8  \nPreparing to Pass the EA Exam ............................................. 8  \nControl: How to ...................................................... 8  \nStudy Plan, Time Budget, and Calendar .................................... 9  \nHow to Study a Study Unit Using Gleim’s Complete System ..................... 9  \nEA Gleim Online ...................................................... 10  \nIf You Failed One or More Parts .......................................... 11  \nQuestion-Answering Techniques for the Exam ............................... 11  \nIf You Don’t Know the Answer ............................................ 12  \nTaking the EA Exam ...................................................... 13  \nEA Examination Preparation Checklist ..................................... 13  \nExam Psychology ..................................................... 13  \nLogistical and Health Concerns ........................................... 13  \nPencils, Calculators, Other Materials, and Items .............................. 14  \nEA Examination Tactics ................................................ 14  \nMistakes to Avoid ..................................................... 16  \nFeedback ........................................................... 16  \nABOUT THE EA EXAM  \nIntroduction  \nThe purpose of this introduction is to explain the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (which you may see abbreviated SEE) . We refer to it as the ENROLLED AGENT examination, or EA exam. The IRS contracts with Prometric to develop and administer the EA exam to assure the technical competence and ethical appreciation of persons (other than attorneys and certified public accountants) who practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Attorneys and CPAs are automatically eligible to practice before the IRS. If you are not a CPA or an attorney, you should prepare for and pass the EA exam. If you are a CPA or an attorney and wish to advertise your tax expertise, become an EA.  \nThis introduction and the Gleim/Hasselback EA Review system are based on prior EA exams and information from the IRS, Prometric, and other sources. Gleim provides weekly updates about the EA exam in its candidates forum: [www.gleim.com/account/forum/ea/index.php](www.gleim.com/account/forum/ea/index.php).  \nEnrolled agents are individuals who have demonstrated special competence in tax matters and professional ethics and have been enrolled to practice before the IRS as taxpayers’ agents or legal representatives. Practice before the IRS includes all matters connected with presentations to the IRS relating to a client’s rights, privileges, and liabilities under laws or regulations administered by the IRS.  \nCopyright © 2008 Gleim Publications, Inc. and/or Gleim Internet, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication [prohibited. ](prohibited. www.gleim.com)[www.gleim.com](pro","cbCaidZMgGFVLRH8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidZMgGFVLRH8","pdf",80816,16,"English","# About the EA Exam\n## Introduction\n## Enrollment to Practice Before the IRS -- Form 23\n## Overview of the EA Examination\n## Qualifications for the Examination\n## Dates of the Examination\n## How to Register for and Schedule Your Appointment for the EA Examination -- Form 2587\n## How to Schedule the EA Examination\n## IRS Study Material\n## How to Reschedule the EA Examination\n## Examination Sites\n## Grading Examinations and Notifying Candidates\n## Carryover Policy\n## Preparing to Pass the EA Exam\n## Study Plan, Time Budget, and Calendar\n## How to Study a Study Unit Using Gleim’s Complete System\n## EA Gleim Online\n## If You Failed One or More Parts\n## Question-Answering Techniques for the Exam\n## If You Don’t Know the Answer\n## Taking the EA Exam\n## EA Examination Preparation Checklist\n## Exam Psychology\n## Logistical and Health Concerns\n## Pencils, Calculators, Other Materials, and Items\n## EA Examination Tactics\n## Mistakes to Avoid\n## Feedback","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the EA exam introduction?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the IRS Special Enrollment Examination, the EA exam, and the requirements for practicing before the Internal Revenue Service.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to become an enrolled agent?\",\"answer\":\"Individuals other than attorneys and CPAs should prepare for and pass the EA exam; enrolled agents are recognized for special competence in tax matters and professional ethics.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required for enrollment after passing the exam, and how long does the process take?\",\"answer\":\"Within one year of passing all parts, eligible persons must submit Form 23 with the required fee, answer all questions completely, and expect an investigation that takes approximately three months.\"}]","Preparing for and Taking the IRS Enrolled Agent Examination | PDF",1790403249]