Study planner

Build a practical EA exam study plan.

A clean weekly sequence: learn the module, answer quiz questions, review missed topics, study flashcards, and simulate exam timing.

30-Day Accelerated EA Plan

Candidates with tax background or significant weekly study time.

Cadence

  • Study 6 days per week.
  • Complete two lesson blocks per day.
  • Use mixed quizzes every evening.
  • Take one timed simulation each week.

Targets

  • Week 1: Part 1 core rules and daily quizzes.
  • Week 2: Part 2 entity, basis, deduction, and payroll modules.
  • Week 3: Part 3 representation, Circular 230, audits, appeals, and collections.
  • Week 4: mixed review, weak-area drills, and practice exams.

60-Day Standard EA Plan

Working candidates who can study most weekdays and one weekend block.

Cadence

  • Study 5 days per week.
  • Pair each lesson with a topic quiz.
  • Review flashcards after every missed topic.
  • Use simulations every other week.

Targets

  • Weeks 1-2: Part 1 Individuals.
  • Weeks 3-4: Part 2 Businesses.
  • Week 5: Part 3 Representation.
  • Weeks 6-8: mixed practice, simulations, and final weak-topic review.

90-Day Working Professional Plan

Candidates balancing full-time work with steady exam preparation.

Cadence

  • Study 4-5 days per week.
  • Complete one module at a time.
  • Use weekend blocks for practice sets.
  • Schedule full review days before each simulation.

Targets

  • Weeks 1-4: Part 1 Individuals.
  • Weeks 5-8: Part 2 Businesses.
  • Weeks 9-11: Part 3 Representation.
  • Week 12: final practice exams and review.

180-Day Complete EA Plan

New tax students who want a slower, deeper path through all three parts.

Cadence

  • Study 3-4 days per week.
  • Read lessons carefully before practice.
  • Use flashcards for retention.
  • Take timed simulations only after foundation work is complete.

Targets

  • Months 1-2: Part 1 Individuals.
  • Months 3-4: Part 2 Businesses.
  • Month 5: Part 3 Representation.
  • Month 6: cumulative review, weak areas, and practice exams.