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How hard is the EA exam? The IRS Enrolled Agent exam pass rate fluctuates from 70% to 74%. This is a high pass rate compared to other professional accounting exams, like the CPA, which has an average pass rate of 45-50%. The IRS sets a scaled passing score at 105 out of the available 130 points.
How hard is the EA exam? The IRS Enrolled Agent exam pass rate fluctuates from 70% to 74%. This is a high pass rate compared to other professional accounting exams, like the CPA, which has an average pass rate of 45-50%. The IRS sets a scaled passing score at 105 out of the available 130 points.
Generally, it takes about a month to prepare for each part of the enrolled agent exam (between 3-4 months total). Of course, the length of your journey to become an enrolled agent depends on your prior tax experience.
Number of EA Exam Study Weeks Exam Part# of Study Hours15 Hours/Week180-1006-7 weeks280-1006-7 weeks360-80 hours4-6 weeksTotal220-280 hours16-20 weeks
Number of EA Exam Study Weeks Exam Part# of Study Hours15 Hours/Week180-1006-7 weeks280-1006-7 weeks360-80 hours4-6 weeksTotal220-280 hours16-20 weeks
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The IRS has set the scaled passing score at 105. Failing candidates are provided a scaled score value so that they may see how close they are to being successful. Candidates that receive a scaled score of 104 are very close to passing. Candidates with a scaled score of 45 are far from being successful.
Part 2. The Part 2 pass rate is a bit more consistent from year to year compared to Part 1. The great news is the pass rate has been increasing year over year. The Businesses section is considered the hardest among most tax preparers and often gives Enrolled Agent candidates anxiety.
Becoming an EA requires one exam. Thus, the exam covers rigorous topics spread over three 100-question sections. Test-takers often spend more than 10 hours just taking the SEE. Effective preparation for this test requires 150-200 hours of study.
The IRS has set the scaled passing score at 105. Failing candidates are provided a scaled score value so that they may see how close they are to being successful. Candidates that receive a scaled score of 104 are very close to passing. Candidates with a scaled score of 45 are far from being successful.
Becoming an EA requires one exam. Thus, the exam covers rigorous topics spread over three 100-question sections. Test-takers often spend more than 10 hours just taking the SEE. Effective preparation for this test requires 150-200 hours of study.

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