[Anonymous]

Could anyone give me some pointers on how many hours I should spend getting ready for the EA? I’m technically a ‘tax person’ but I do strategic planning, international CT, etc and until REG, I had not seen much of ‘normal’ tax before.

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I’m starting a new job in January (and will need to put in the hours), but I still hope to be able to knock this one out in 3-4 months (nights and weekends).

n

Any input would be greatly appreciated!n

n

[mike01]

I probably spent about 75 hours on each section. the good thing is you will know whether you pass or fail before you get out of your seat at Prometric.n

n

[LidoMan]

Part III – 20 hours of study
nParts I & II – 50-75 hours each (depending on how familiar you are with individual & business taxation)

n

I highly recommend the Gleim books with the cd rom for practice questions.. you don't need the audio cds as you can learn the material by just reading the books.

FAR - 78
REG - 94
AUD - 87
BEC - 86 Done!!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks LidoMan. I was hoping to avoid purchasing any new materials as I actually did buy the Gleim books back in 2009 (never got the chance to open them..) and now they are in storage and I can't get to them. Very useful I know!

n

Others have said that the REG materials and the IRS past exams is sufficient. Do you not agree?n

n

[LidoMan]

I would agree that the Reg section (besides the law stuff) is basically Part I & Part II combined… I actually almost passed Part II (scored a 104) without studying b/c I had taken the Reg section a few months earlier (I also work in tax which is a big help). I would get the books for Part III books because it is IRS specific procedure stuff and although it is not difficult, the material can be very specific.n

n

FAR - 78
REG - 94
AUD - 87
BEC - 86 Done!!!

[Masaman]

Is there a benefit to get an EA and a CPA? I was thinking of getting my EA so that I could possibly get some tax clients this next tax season but I figured as soon as I got my CPA that it would just replace the EA. I am starting to study for REG right now so if all we need to do is study for REG (don't worry I know it isn't that easy) then take the SEE then maybe it is worth it to try for the EA.n

n

[mike01]

The EA is good for all states. The CPA just for the one you have a license in.n

n

[Anonymous]

Could anyone give me some pointers on how many hours I should spend getting ready for the EA? I'm technically a ‘tax person' but I do strategic planning, international CT, etc and until REG, I had not seen much of ‘normal' tax before.

I'm starting a new job in January (and will need to put in the hours), but I still hope to be able to knock this one out in 3-4 months (nights and weekends).

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

[mike01]

I probably spent about 75 hours on each section. the good thing is you will know whether you pass or fail before you get out of your seat at Prometric.

[LidoMan]

Part III – 20 hours of study

Parts I & II – 50-75 hours each (depending on how familiar you are with individual & business taxation)

I highly recommend the Gleim books with the cd rom for practice questions.. you don't need the audio cds as you can learn the material by just reading the books.

Good luck!

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FAR - 78
REG - 94
AUD - 87
BEC - 86 Done!!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks LidoMan. I was hoping to avoid purchasing any new materials as I actually did buy the Gleim books back in 2009 (never got the chance to open them..) and now they are in storage and I can't get to them. Very useful I know!

Others have said that the REG materials and the IRS past exams is sufficient. Do you not agree?

[LidoMan]

I would agree that the Reg section (besides the law stuff) is basically Part I & Part II combined… I actually almost passed Part II (scored a 104) without studying b/c I had taken the Reg section a few months earlier (I also work in tax which is a big help). I would get the books for Part III books because it is IRS specific procedure stuff and although it is not difficult, the material can be very specific.

FAR - 78
REG - 94
AUD - 87
BEC - 86 Done!!!

[Masaman]

Is there a benefit to get an EA and a CPA? I was thinking of getting my EA so that I could possibly get some tax clients this next tax season but I figured as soon as I got my CPA that it would just replace the EA. I am starting to study for REG right now so if all we need to do is study for REG (don't worry I know it isn't that easy) then take the SEE then maybe it is worth it to try for the EA.

[mike01]

The EA is good for all states. The CPA just for the one you have a license in.

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