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EA Blog Archives

2024

July 23 : From Balance Sheets to Bubble Gum: How an Accountant Invented a Sweet Sensation
July 16 : Burnout. And Unorthodox Ways to Beat It.
July 9 : A Story of Determination; or, How Gleim Helped a Student Finally Pass Their Exams
June 28 : Life as a Thread of MCQs
June 18 : How Mediocre of a Student Are You?
May 30 : Free Enrolled Agent Study Materials
May 1 : Top 5 Reasons to Become an Enrolled Agent
May 1 : How Long Does it Take to Become an Enrolled Agent?
April 15 : Why you should study for the EA exam after tax season
March 5 : EA Exam News
February 24 : EA vs. CPA: The Difference Is in the Details

2023

September 27 : How to Interpret Enrolled Agent Exam Questions
July 19 : 5 reasons to join an Enrolled Agent study group
July 19 : Enrolled Agent vs. CPA: Which Certification is Better for You?
July 18 : Enrolled Agents at the Big 4
July 13 : Annual Filing Season Program Will Boost Your Career
July 7 : 5 Common Mistakes Tax Preparers Make and How to Avoid Them
July 7 : How to Get Started Marketing Your Business on Social Media
June 18 : How to ensure recruiters actually read your accounting resume
June 1 : Check out our new look
January 5 : Why Take the EA Exam as a Student

2022

November 2 : The Big List of 20 Reasons to Become an EA
October 20 : You’re an EA – Now What?
October 6 : Professor Spotlight: J.T. Eagan, Enrolled Agent

2021

August 24 : Enrolled Agent Exam Pass Rates
June 9 : Gleim Earns Gold for Customer Service at the 2021 Stevie Awards
April 23 : Top Three Troubling Tax Season Topics
January 14 : What furloughed or unemployed accountants should be doing right now

2020

December 7 : Pass the Enrolled Agent Exam: How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution from Overwhelming You [2020+]
November 18 : Candidate Spotlight: Florence Nkeiru Obijiofor
August 10 : Getting to know the Personal Counselors
March 30 : How to make the most of your time studying at home

2019

December 30 : Gleim News
May 21 : Tax Law Changes 2018 on the Enrolled Agent Exam
May 8 : Gleim Instruct Professor Spotlight–Nate Wadlinger
May 1 : Gleim Partners with the National Association of Tax Professionals
February 28 : IRS News Release: EA Exam Update Delayed

2018

October 1 : 3 Study Schedules to Help You Ace the EA Exam Before the TCJA
July 23 : Enrolled Agent Exam Questions
July 13 : Enrolled Agent Exam Prometric Screens Update
January 30 : Enrolled Agent Exam Fees Are Going Up

2016

January 20 : Justin Stephens’ Testimonial: Inspiration for Passing the EA Exam
January 20 : New Ways for EA Candidates to Stay Informed

2014

July 31 : Difference between the EA designation and AFSP – Record of Completion?
July 31 : Steps to become an EA – Step 8
July 31 : Exam Dates
July 31 : Do I need to participate in the AFSP if I am an EA?
July 30 : Why Should You Become an Enrolled Agent?
July 30 : American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – Update

2013

September 25 : Bad Study Habit #5
September 25 : Make Your Study Plan Official
September 25 : When Will 2012 Tax Laws be Tested
September 25 : Exam Registration
September 25 : Start Studying Smarter With Gleim EA Review 2013
July 29 : Using the Test Prep Software
April 9 : Bad Study Habit #4
March 13 : Bad Study Habit #3
January 8 : Bad Study Habit #2
January 8 : EA Practice Exam

2012

December 14 : Bad Study Habit #1
September 14 : Tax Conferences
September 14 : Retaining Credit
June 18 : Which Edition Should I Use?
June 18 : Form 23
June 9 : EA New Edition
June 9 : New Testing Window
April 28 : Exam Psychology
March 30 : Continuing Professional Education
February 24 : Timeframe to Pass EA Exam
February 24 : Sign Up Now
February 17 : Final Review
February 10 : Exam Fee Increase
February 3 : Subject Matter Tested
February 3 : Provisional PTIN
January 20 : Registration Timeline
January 13 : Schedule Your Exam!

2011

December 30 : How To Avoid Distractions
December 27 : When does the IRS start testing new tax laws?
December 27 : No Breaking News
December 27 : Do Not Get Distracted
December 9 : Professor Discounts
December 9 : Steps to become an EA – Step 7
November 19 : How to Become an EA – Step 6
November 4 : How long do I have before I can retake the test
November 4 : Physical Preparation
November 4 : Steps to become an EA – Step 5
November 2 : Reviewing Multiple-Choice Quizzes
November 2 : How to Become an EA – Step 4
October 21 : How to Become an EA – Step 3
October 14 : Steps to Become an EA – Step 2
October 14 : What is a PTIN?
October 14 : New Enrollment Fees
October 7 : Promoting Your Credentials
October 7 : Search and Survey Reading Method
October 7 : Steps to Become an EA – Step 1
September 23 : Stay Positive!
September 23 : Post Exam
September 16 : 2011 EA List of Topics Tested
September 12 : Another CPE Question
September 2 : Multiple-Choice Questions
August 26 : Test Center Rules
August 26 : Examination Locations
August 26 : Technical Accounting Questions
August 19 : Avoid Frustration
August 19 : EA Certification
July 29 : How Long Do I Have to Complete Exam
July 29 : Shoulds and Should Nots
July 22 : CPE for Foreign Citizens
July 22 : Be Successful
July 15 : Are paper and pencil provided?
July 15 : Learn about the exam
July 15 : Positive Mental Attitude
June 24 : What is an Enrolled Agent?
June 24 : Study Plan
June 24 : You have CONTROL: How to Be In – Part 1
June 17 : Grade Release
June 17 : EA Glossary of Terms
June 17 : Changes to the EA Exam
June 17 : The EA Designation
June 10 : Personal Counselors
June 10 : Confidence
June 10 : Educated Guessing
June 3 : Types of Exam Questions
June 3 : CPE Study Plan
June 3 : Happy Holidays
May 27 : Registration
May 20 : Pass Rate
May 20 : EA List of Topics
May 20 : Current Testing Window
May 20 : Bad Study Habit #8
May 6 : Control Systems
April 22 : New EA Edition
April 22 : Basic Enrolled Agent Facts
April 8 : Technical Questions and Feedback
March 11 : Locating a Testing Facility
March 11 : Product Replacement Guarantee
March 11 : Audios and Audiovisual Presentation: Highlighting Concepts
March 4 : Gleim EA Review System
February 25 : One Week Remaining
February 25 : Stay in Control and Do NOT Cram
February 25 : Sign Up for Your Exam Now!
February 18 : 2011 Edition
February 4 : Current Edition
February 4 : How to Register for the EA Exam
January 28 : Learning from Incorrect Answers
January 14 : Purpose of True/False Study Questions
January 14 : New Registration Policy
January 7 : Scaled Scores

2010

December 3 : IRS Announces New Return Preparer Application System and User Fee
November 30 : How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step Five
November 30 : EA Exam Going Well
November 12 : If You Failed One or More Parts Previously
October 22 : Reviewing Questions Answered Correctly
October 22 : Exam Checklist
October 11 : Mistakes to Avoid
September 24 : Study Plan, Budget, and Calendar
September 13 : Share Your Thoughts
August 20 : How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step Four
August 20 : To Become an Enrolled Agent
July 30 : Experimental Questions
July 30 : How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step Three
July 16 : How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step Two
July 9 : Rescheduling Your Appointment
July 9 : How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step One
July 9 : Budget Your Time
June 25 : Examination Results
June 11 : Inquiries regarding questions on the exam.
June 11 : Registering for the EA exam.
June 4 : Name on EA Exam Registration
May 26 : Bad Study Habit #7
May 14 : Bad Study Habit #6
May 14 : Obtaining PTIN Number
May 7 : New Testing Window Approaching
March 29 : Close of 10-month Testing Window
March 5 : Increase in EA Exam Fee

2009

December 24 : Free EA Gleim Online Demo
December 14 : Remain in Control
October 23 : International Candidates
October 23 : Multiple Choice Answering Techniques
October 23 : Exam Feedback
August 14 : No Challenge Process
August 14 : New Updates Available
June 16 : Registration Available
June 12 : New EA Candidate Bulletin
March 23 : 2009 EA List of Topics
January 26 : Carryover Policy

2008

November 24 : Will there be a calculator in the exam?
November 14 : Recent Pass Rates from the IRS: A Snapshot
October 10 : New Security Measures at Prometric Testing Centers
August 15 : Guessing what topics
May 16 : EA Renewal Reminder
May 16 : Testing Center Regulations
February 1 : Online Tutorial
January 25 : New EA Exam FAQ
January 18 : Office of Professional Responsibility

2007

December 14 : EA Candidates Are Passing!
February 2 : First Computerized EA Grade Release

2006

September 22 : Carryover Credit – Letter from IRS
September 1 : Carryover Credit for Computerized Exam
August 18 : EA Gleim Online Reorganization
June 23 : EA Exam is Three Parts
March 3 : EA CPE
March 3 : Phase I CPE Audit Completed
January 27 : CPE Audits

2005

October 28 : Understanding Exam Q’s
October 28 : Renewing Enrollment