Exam Fee Increase As of January 5, 2012, the testing fee for the EA Exam was increased from $101 to $105 for each part of the examination. Go to www.prometric.com/irs to register and pay for your EA Exam.
The questions on the examination are directed toward the tasks that enrolled agents must perform to complete and file forms and tax returns and to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. The examination covers federal taxation and tax accounting and the use of tax return forms for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and gifts. […]
Provisional PTIN Candidates who have a provisional PTIN may continue to prepare all types of tax returns and claims for refund through December 31, 2013, provided they complete any required continuing education requirements and renew their PTIN timely each year. The IRS will be providing guidance for those who have expired PTINs in January 2012. […]
Question: What is the best way to use my CIA Review System? Answer: To ensure that you are using your CIA Review System successfully, I recommend following the steps listed below while using all of the materials together (Books, Test Prep Software, Audio Reviews, and Gleim Online): In Gleim Online, complete Multiple-Choice Quiz #1 and […]
Feedback on Exam Changes in 2012 As of January 1, 2012, The IIA reduced the number of non-scored questions on the CIA exam from 20 to 10, and as a result, the total questions (scored and non-scored) were reduced from 100 to 90. Furthermore, the total time allowed to complete the CIA exam has been […]
Question: I haven’t been working in the field long and I don’t know many CIAs. Is there someone else I can get a character reference from other than a CIA? For example, a CPA or CMA? Answer: Generally, the IIA would prefer to receive character references from another CIA, a supervisor, or a professor in […]
Question: How far in advance – the earliest, the latest – can I register before the exam date? Answer: Candidates will benefit from registering and scheduling as early as possible, as this will enable them to choose a test date and time that is most convenient. If space permits, a candidate may register and schedule […]
Question: After I pass the exam, what are my CPE requirements? Answer: As a practicing CIA, you must complete 80 hours of CPE every two years. Upon passing the CIA exam, The IIA awards you 80 hours of CPE (40 hours in the year you pass your exam and 40 hours the year after). For […]
Schedule Your Exam! It is important to be in control when preparing and taking the EA exam. One way to do this is by scheduling an appointment for the actual exam early. You are more likely to schedule a date and time that is convenient for YOU if you do not wait until the last […]
Last week I offered some reminders about why you shouldn’t let the holidays distract you from your goal of passing the EA Exam. It can be easy to remember why you want to become certified, but sometimes it is difficult to figure out how to put that into action. Here are a couple of helpful […]
