WHAT IS EA
About the certification
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax practitioner empowered by the IRS to represent taxpayers in all matters. With no formal education barrier, EA is the fastest way for Indian commerce graduates to enter US tax practice.
WHY PURSUE EA
Benefits at a glance
- No formal degree barrier — anyone can appear
- Fastest US-recognised credential (4–6 months)
- High demand from Indian KPOs, Big 4 tax desks and remote US firms
- Lifetime IRS licence with unlimited representation rights
- Strong work-from-home & global remote career opportunities
Eligibility
- Open to anyone — no graduation required
- Must obtain a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)
- Background check by the IRS post qualification
- English language proficiency
Exam Structure
Part 1 — Individuals
Filing status, income, deductions, credits, gains/losses.
100 MCQs · 3.5 hours.
Part 2 — Businesses
Corporations, partnerships, S-corps, trusts, farming, retirement plans.
100 MCQs · 3.5 hours.
Part 3 — Representation, Practices & Procedures
Ethics, IRS practice, audits, appeals.
100 MCQs · 3.5 hours.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Where EA takes you
US Tax Analyst
Tax Consultant — KPO
Tax Reviewer (Big 4)
Independent Tax Practitioner
IRS Representation Specialist
Remote US Tax Preparer
Salary Prospects
Fresher EA₹6–10 LPA
Mid-level (2–4 yrs)₹10–18 LPA
Senior Tax Specialist₹18–30 LPA
Independent PracticeUnlimited
CURRICULUM
Course outline
MODULE 01
Individual Taxation
- Filing requirements & status
- Income & adjustments
- Deductions & credits
- Capital gains & losses
MODULE 02
Business Taxation
- C-corp & S-corp taxation
- Partnership taxation
- Estates, trusts & gifts
- Retirement & farming income
MODULE 03
Representation & Practice
- Circular 230 ethics
- IRS practice & procedures
- Audits, appeals & collections
- Tax research & resources
MODULE 04
Practical Application
- Software walkthroughs (Drake / UltraTax)
- Real US return case studies
- Mock IRS notices & responses
- Career & interview prep
FACULTY
Learn from the best
Live sessions, mentorship and exam strategy from a practitioner who has trained 17,000+ students into Big 4 firms and Fortune 500 finance teams.
Aayush Bajaj
Founder · EA Lead
US tax expert with extensive experience training EA candidates for Indian KPOs and Big 4 tax desks.