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In April 2006, the IRS announced that Thomson Prometric, a global testing firm, had been selected to de-velop and administer a computer-based version the exam on behalf of the IRS. In the past, the exam was a four part exam. However, Thomson Prometric analyzed the tasks and knowledge required of an enrolled agent and recommended the exam should be administered in three parts instead of four parts.

The parts of the new exam will be:

• Part 1 - Individuals
• Part 2 - Businesses
• Part 3 - Representation, Practice and Procedures

Additional details include:

• Each part of the new exam will have about 100 questions.Candidates will not be required to take all parts in on sitting.The examination will be offered at approximately 300 testing centers operated by Thomson Prometric. Previously, the IRS has only been able to offer testing at about 90 locations. Candidates will take the examination at a computer terminal.Each part of the examination will be 3.5 hours long.
• The testing fee is $97 per part. According to Prometric, testing fees are not refundable or transferable.

Detailed information is available at prometric.com/irs

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