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This Study Tip concerns learning from incorrectly-answered questions. Learning from the multiple-choice questions you answered incorrectly is very important. You must determine why you chose the wrong answer and learn how to avoid the same error in the future. This study technique may prove to be the difference between passing and failing for many exam...Read More

Dr. Gleim’s Philosophy Behind the True/False Study Questions The purpose of the True/False Study Questions in the Gleim Online is to stimulate your memory and thinking. They are used to get you to start thinking about the information that you will study in the Knowledge Transfer Outline. We have found that by having candidates answer...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

Question: How does scaled scoring work? Answer: The purpose of a scaled score is to provide a standardized way of reporting test scores to failing candidates when multiple test forms are used. Scaled scores are determined by calculating the number of questions answered correctly from the total number of questions in the examination and converting...Read More

IRS Announces New Return Preparer Application System and User Fee New regulations require all paid tax return preparers (including attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents) to apply for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) – even if you already have one – before preparing any federal tax returns in 2011. When applying tax return preparers will...Read More

How to Study Using EA Gleim Online: Step Six Last week, you learned that Step Five of using EA Gleim Online involves answering Multiple-Choice Quiz 2 and reviewing the answer explanations. Step 6: Use the Test Prep Software (This is one of the components of the EA Review System. Upgrade now if you do not...Read More

Feedback from the first EA exam candidates is in – the exam is going very well. Over 9,600 candidates have registered with Prometric to take the EA exam and almost 900 have already taken one part. Gleim candidates report no surprises and few computer issues. Feedback indicates that our candidates feel the Gleim practice questions...Read More

If You Failed One or More Parts Previously In recent years, the pass rate on each part of the EA exam has averaged between 50% and 80% for first-time takers, depending on the part. This statistic means that many candidates do not pass all parts attempted and have to take at least one part twice....Read More

This week’s Study Tip discusses the importance of reviewing questions answered correctly. It is imperative to verify that you answered questions correctly for the right reasons. Otherwise, if the material is tested on the EA exam in a different manner, you may not answer it correctly. This will help you be a better test taker...Read More