Exam Logistics And Psi Vendor Transition

EA Exam Logistics & Testing Vendor Information Exam: IRS Enrolled Agent — All Parts Last Updated: June 2026 --- ## Testing Vendor: Prometric The IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) is administered by Prometric, a global testing company. ### Scheduling Schedule at: prometric.com/irs Testing window: The EA testing season runs May 1 through February 28 of the following year (closed March 1–April 30 for annual exam updates). Availability: Appointments available at over 300 Prometric test centers nationwide, typically within 2–4 weeks of preferred date. International testing: Available at select Prometric international locations. --- ## Registration Process ### Step 1: Obtain a PTIN Before registering for the exam, you must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Register at: irs.gov/ptin ### Step 2: Register with Prometric Create an account at prometric.com/irs and select "IRS Special Enrollment Examination." Exam fee: Approximately $206–$250 per part (set by Prometric; confirm current fee at registration). Payment: Credit/debit card required; non-refundable. ### Step 3: Select Location and Date Choose a convenient Prometric testing center and appointment time. Reschedule/cancel policy: - Cancel or reschedule at least 30 days before → no penalty; fee credit for future test - Cancel or reschedule 5–29 days before → fee forfeited but seat can be rescheduled - Cancel or reschedule within 5 days → fee forfeited; must re-register and re-pay --- ## Exam Format ### Each Part | Component | Details | |---|---| | Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions (4 answer choices) | | Time | 3.5 hours | | Format | Computer-based at Prometric center | | Scoring | 40–130 scaled score; 105 is passing | | Results | Preliminary score on-screen at end; official score within 5 business…