Test results

[J. Ron]

I received notice today that I passed the RTRP test. Now as soon as a compliance check is done I will qualify for the designation.

[grandmabee]

So tell us about the test. What kind of questions did they ask? was it what you expected? where did they focus?

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Congratulations, Ron! Hope you are in compliance ^_^

[Lion EA]

Congratulations!

[J. Ron]

The test was much more difficult than I had anticipated. The questions covered all the recommended study materials with a number on ethics issues. I would recommend that you be thoroughly familiar with all the study materials. One thing that I discovered was that in recent years I have begun to depend on my tax program too much. Even though I passed the test it has prompted me to go back and re-study the basic issues.

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Congratulations!

[mcb39]

Thanks for the information. I wish I had it behind me and am very happy for you. :read:

[TAXMAN]

Question: Would I be better off to pass the rtrp test or try and go after the EA.

[Gail in Virginia]

Way to go, J-Ron! I am sure the compliance will be no problem for you.

[Catherine]

Congratulations!!

[Lion EA]

Go for the EA. You have until 31 December 2013 to fall back to the RTRP. But, to all our new and almost RTRPs -- a huge congratulations!

[Kea]

Congrats J.Ron! I just got my letter. I passed, too!!!!

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Yeah Kea!!!

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Congratulations to both of you!

[Lion EA]

Congrats!

[GeneInAlabama]

Congrats J.Ron! I just got my letter. I passed, too!!!!

Kea, J Ron said it was harder than he expected. What is your take on it? Easier? Harder? About what you expected?

I have trouble remembering form numbers, code sections, etc. I have to look everything up. Think this will be a problem?

[Gail in Virginia]

Well Done, Kea!

[J. Ron]

Congratulations, Kea. To those who are asking about the test and whether to go for the EA I would recommend going for the EA.

[Kea]

I took the NATP class first and then used their sample tests online. Even though the real test was open book, I was doing the sample tests without them. I was missing a lot of questions and was really panicked. When I got to the real test I found it easier than the NATP sample tests. I went through and tried to answer all questions without the references. But I listed each question I wasn't sure of. I then went back through to look up the ones on my list and was able to find most of the answers before time ran out.

They provide a Pub 17 and 1040 instructions. There were a few Circular 230 questions but you couldn't look those up.

I am not a memorizer -- AT ALL. I don't try to remember code sections or anything I can look up. I don't think I'll attempt the EA exam.

Good luck to everyone else who will take (any of) the exams.

[GeneInAlabama]

Thanks Kea, you made me feel a little better.

[Kea]

I do recommend studying something (NATP or other). If nothing else, it gets you back into test taking mode.

[joanmcq]

Congrats to both of you and anyone else who passed! Now get back to work :)

[DevM]

Contragulations !!!

After the season you guys should try for EA..

[ljwalters]

Congratulations to both of you.

just a note. The EA exam when I took it was NOT open book. You couldn't even take scratch paper in. They would give you some if you raised your hand. It was gruellllling.

[Jack from Ohio]

The EA exam is NOT open book. I have two of three passed and failed corporate twice. Took my tests first in Feb 2011 and second try for business in Jan this year.