Pacun Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I passed part 3 of the EA exam today. I went to a conference and a lady came to talk to us about how she passed the exams. She said that she took the easiest one first which was Part 3 (representation). Then she took Part 1, (individuals) and then part 2 (corporations). I thought she was right but after taking all exams, I will suggest you to stick to the order of the exams (Part 1, 2, 3). I got several questions from part 1 and part 2 on Exam number 3 today. I am pretty sure that I would have failed this exam if I only studied the representation portion of it. Because I prepare very few business returns, I think the hardest exam is Part 2 (corporations). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret CPA in OH Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Congratulations on passing! I'm a cpa but I know that the EA exam must be very tough, too. Keep up the good work and let us know how you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulations! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfassett Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Hard work really does pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulation, Pacun -- and welcome to the EA club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulation, Pacun -- and welcome to the EA club! Thank you to all. We learn a lot here on this forum. Thank you Catherine, but I still have to send form 23 to the IRS and they will check my credit and my income tax filings. I think I am going to wait until October because if I do it now, I will be required to take clases every month. I will need 2 Continue education credits every month until my partical 3 years expire, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulations, Pacun! I knew you would do it, and I know that it was hard work. As far as your question about the continuing education, you will have to take 2 credits for every month in the first enrollment cycle, but you don't have to take them every month. In other words, if you send in the paperwork now, and you enrollment is approved effective March 20 (assuming the IRS is faster than I would expect them to be), then you would have to take 2 hours for each month March through December this first year, or 20 credits. It doesn't matter if you wait until November and take a two-day class that gives you all the hours you need. Most EA's that I know wind up taking more hours than are required just to stay on top of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulations, Pacun! I knew you would do it, and I know that it was hard work. As far as your question about the continuing education, you will have to take 2 credits for every month in the first enrollment cycle, but you don't have to take them every month. In other words, if you send in the paperwork now, and you enrollment is approved effective March 20 (assuming the IRS is faster than I would expect them to be), then you would have to take 2 hours for each month March through December this first year, or 20 credits. It doesn't matter if you wait until November and take a two-day class that gives you all the hours you need. Most EA's that I know wind up taking more hours than are required just to stay on top of everything. Thank you. But If I wait until October to apply and if I get approved on December 20th, I will be required to take only 2 credit hours, correct? If I get approved on December 20th, do you know the deadline for me to comply with the 2 credit hours for 2011? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crank Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulations! I'm a CPA, and like was previously metioned, I'm sure the EA exam is quite difficult even though I haven't taken it. It's a great feeling of accomplishment and welcome to an elite club! You've earned it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I passed part 3 of the EA exam today. Congratulations, Pacun!!! Muchas Felicidades :-) Eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Congratulations, Pacun!!! Muchas Felicidades :-) Eli Ah there is other spanish speaking people here too. que bien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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