Enrolled Agent (EA) – Empower Your Tax Career
Advance your career as a tax professional by becoming an IRS-authorized Enrolled Agent (EA). Becker’s EA Exam Review combines over 60 years of proven exam prep expertise with up-to-date content specifically designed to help you pass the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) and earn the prestigious EA credential.
About the EA
Enrolled Agent (EA)
Federally Authorized
The Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is a prestigious, federally authorized credential that recognizes tax professionals with proven expertise in U.S. tax law and representation. It is awarded by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who pass the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) and demonstrate ethical conduct and tax compliance.
The EA Program Includes Three Parts:
Part 1: Individuals
Part 2: Businesses
Part 3: Representation, Practices & Procedures
Results-Driven EA Exam Training
Learn from experienced tax professionals with real-world insights into IRS procedures and representation.
Becker’s Adapt2U platform personalizes your study journey for optimal efficiency and retention.
Becker’s Adapt2U platform personalizes your study journey for optimal efficiency and retention.
Use intuitive dashboards and a flexible study planner to stay focused and on track.
Train with thousands of multiple-choice questions and full-length mock exams that simulate the actual EA testing experience.
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- Exam review materials for one full unit under each exam section
- Access to digital textbooks, MCQs, and flashcards
- Unlimited practice tests
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Requirements to Become an Enrolled Agent (EA)
To earn the EA designation from the IRS, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Obtain a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
✔ Register and pass all three parts of the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE)
✔ Undergo a suitability check, including a review of personal tax compliance
✔ Adhere to ethical standards set by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Enrolled Agent Exam overview
Passing the EA Exam is the biggest obstacle to becoming an Enrolled Agent, but it's certainly not impossible. This is a comprehensive test where candidates prove their readiness to represent all types of clients in their tax issues. It consists of three separately taken parts, each covering a different set of tax-related topics.
EA Exam content
The three parts of the EA exam cover individual taxes, business taxes, and representation, practice, and procedures.
Part 1: Individuals
2.5 hours
125 multiple choice questions
Testing Windows
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Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing
2 hours
100 multiple choice questions
Testing Windows
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Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing
2 hours
100 multiple choice questions
Testing Windows
Testing Available Year-Round
CIA Student Catalog & Policies
The student catalog includes detailed course descriptions, academic guidelines, retake policies, and refund information—everything you need to know before and during your EA journey.
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Top questions answered
We know CPA Exam prep can be overwhelming.
We’re here to answer your questions.
The Essentials package includes everything you need to succeed:
- Digital textbooks and flashcards
- Thousands of multiple-choice practice questions
- Three full-length simulated exams (one per part)
- On-demand concept and tax form videos
- Personalized study planner
- 12 months of access
- Entry to the Becker EA Facebook Community
While the IRS does not publish an official pass rate, candidates who prepare with structured review courses like Becker significantly increase their chances of passing on the first try.
- Apply for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) via the IRS.
- Create an account at Prometric.com to schedule your exam.
- Choose your exam part(s), select a test center or online option, and pay the exam fee.
👉 For full guidance, visit irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agent-information
