Understand what EA tests, choose your part, and find its study plan, topics, and practice.
3 parts
The SEE has separate exams for individuals, businesses, and representation. You can take the three parts in any order. Match your materials to the tax-law year specified by the IRS for your testing window.
Find a study guide or topic lessonIndividual taxation. Each SEE part is 100 multiple-choice questions (85 scored) in 3.5 hours.
Business entities, accounting methods, and entity-level returns for partnerships, corporations, and other businesses.
Circular 230 ethics, representation before the IRS, and practice procedures - the part most specific to enrolled-agent practice.
Testing time excludes check-in and additional scheduled breaks. The topic lists orient your preparation; use the full guide and official syllabus for weights, outcomes, and changes affecting your sitting.
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