The University of Texas at El Paso

Complete Enrolled Agent (EA) Review and Exam Prep w/AFSP

Course Name

Complete Enrolled Agent (EA) Review and Exam Prep w/AFSP

Contact Hours: 75 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

First you will start your training with the IRS Tax Preparer Bundle - Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) - The AFSP Tax Preparer Bundle for non-credentialed/non-exempt tax preparers are self-study online video courses registered with and approved by the IRS. They are designed to provide you the most dynamic continuing education on the market today. Professor Arthur Reed, MBA, CPA, MST is outlines new tax laws, recent updates, general tax review, ethics, and best practices and procedures. Get a thorough overview along with examples and illustrations with this 18 hour bundle that is required complete the Annual Filling Season Program (AFSP). Our self-study video courses are the best way to learn and retain your continuing education at your own pace.

Included in this bundle are the following courses: (Most recent tax year)

  • Annual Tax Refresher Course (AFTR)
  • Preparers Gone Bad- Volume 1
  • Tax Preparer’s Prayers Answered: Tax Issues for the Clergy
  • Top 10 Tips to help your clients avoid Penalties
  • Auditing the ERO
  • Cancellation of Debt

Once the AFSP Tax Preparer Bundle is complete, you will then begin The Complete Enrolled Agent (EA) Review Program and Exam Prep program. It covers all three parts of the Enrolled Agent Exam. After taking the course you will have learned everything you need to know in order to pass the IRS Special Enrollment Exam and become an IRS Enrolled Agent. Your instructor, Arthur Reed, MBA, CPA, MST will take you topic-by-topic on the online video lectures. He will also work numerous exam questions on screen in order to reinforce the learned topics. There will be no surprises on exam day, you will be fully prepared to pass!

By Completing the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) you will have the Annual Filing Season Certificate (AFSC) credential.   Participants will legally be able to prepare tax returns.  Your credentials will be  included in a public database of return preparers on the IRS website. 

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

To help prepare you for the EA exam this program will:

  • Show you where the examiners test most heavily
  • Disclose recent trends on the exam, by part and by topic
  • Explain how to focus your study on the hot topics
  • Steer you clear of the irrelevant topics with little or no points
  • Show you test taking tips and techniques to get those extra points
  • Work hundreds of actual exam questions with you
  • Review many of the actual tax forms referred to on the exam
  • Use real life illustrations to help understand the why’s of tax law
  • Show what you need to memorize for the exam

Assessment

The unique, one of a kind, triple testing methodology of our adaptive software is the best choice to guarantee your success on test day.

Our three modes are what make the difference:

  • Pretest Mode: Diagnostic exam determines immediately where you stand and establishes your baseline knowledge. No need to waste valuable time studying what you already know.
  • Adaptive Drill Mode: Once you know where you stand, spend your time drilling on your weak areas. A custom study plan drills you over and over turning your weaknesses into strengths. Don’t understand a question? Thorough explanations are right at your fingertips ensuring you learn, understand, and retain the most complex concepts of the exam. Plus imagine the time saved not having to flip through a thousand page book!
  • Simulated Mode: Once you master the adaptive drills, take your newfound knowledge and build your confidence in our simulated exams. In this mode the exams are timed to put pressure on you, with tough exam quality questions to create a “realistic” preparatory testing environment to ensure you have the endurance and stamina come test day.

While in all three modes, we track your progress recording every move you make. Watch in amazement as your weaknesses start turning into strengths.

Outline

To receive a complete and comprehensive course outline write to courseinfo@jeronline.com and include both the course number and the complete course title.

Books

All materials are included; no additional purchase required.