Free 10-Week EA Exam Study Planner
A weekly focus, practice targets, and checkpoints from your starting diagnostic to exam day. Enter your email to open and print the planner.
Make room for your EA exam prep
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How to use the planner
- Take the free 15-question diagnostic to choose your starting part.
- Book a target PSI appointment about ten weeks out (see current dates and fees).
- Work one row per week. If a weekly checkpoint fails, repeat the week rather than moving on.
- Print one copy for each exam part you plan to study.
The 10-week checklist
On a phone, scroll the table sideways to review every column.
| Week | Focus | Checkpoint before moving on |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostic, pick your part, review the PSI outline, reserve study blocks | Appointment target chosen; calendar blocks exist |
| 2 | First objective group: lesson, then closed-book questions | Error log started, organized by rule |
| 3 | Second objective group + delayed review of week 2 misses | Week 2 retest shows improvement |
| 4 | Third objective group + short mixed set | No domain below your part average |
| 5 | Fourth objective group + delayed reviews | Error log entries getting shorter |
| 6 | Remaining objectives, first pass complete | Every domain touched at least once |
| 7 | Weakest two domains, rebuilt from the rule up | Targeted retest on both domains passes |
| 8 | First full timed mixed exam + review of every miss | Pacing held for the full session |
| 9 | Second and third timed mixed exams, unseen questions | Stable results across all domains |
| 10 | Light targeted review, logistics check, sleep | Confirmation number saved; arrival plan set |
Keep your progress in one place
Paper works, but it cannot tell you which objective is weakest. A free Test Bank account tracks every practice question by part and domain, so week 7 targets itself.
Study planner: quick answers
How long the plan takes, how to fit it to your week, and how to place it inside the testing window.
How many hours should I study for each EA exam part?
Plan on about 75 to 100 hours per part as an example, which is 8 to 10 hours in most weeks of the 10-week planner. The IRS and PSI do not set study hours, so adjust the total from your diagnostic and practice results.
Source: IRS: Enrolled agents FAQ
How many weeks does the planner take at 5 hours a week?
At about 5 hours a week, stretch the same rows over 15 to 20 weeks instead of skipping any. Either way, your exam date must fall inside the July 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 window.
Source: IRS: Enrolled agents FAQ
Which EA exam part should I plan first?
Plan any part first, because the IRS allows the three parts in any order. Choose the part where your work experience and your diagnostic results line up with the weeks you have.
Source: IRS: Enrolled agents FAQ
When should I book the exam date in my plan?
Pick a target date about 10 weeks out, no later than February 28, 2027, and book it through PSI at least 24 hours ahead. Then count back one planner row per week.
Sources: PSI: Candidate Information Bulletin, PSI: IRS SEE portal
What if I need to retake a part?
Leave a few weeks between your date and February 28, 2027 in case you need another attempt. You can take each part up to four times per window, with a 24-hour wait after a fail, and testing is unavailable in March and April.
Sources: IRS: Enrolled agents FAQ, PSI: Candidate Information Bulletin
Does one planner cover all three parts?
No, print one copy per part, because you must pass all three parts. A passing part generally carries over for up to three years, so you can work through the parts one at a time.
Source: IRS: Enrolled agents FAQ
