5-Day EA Bootcamp | EA Leadership Academy
5-Day Intensive  ·  Seats are limited

Pass the EA Exam.
Step Into a Career
You Can Be Proud Of.

In five focused days, our team of practicing Enrolled Agents walks you through all three parts of the IRS Special Enrollment Examination, helps you schedule your exams, and hands you the workflows and community to actually build a tax practice.

📍 In-person in Southfield, MI or live virtual  |  Oct 19–23, 2026  |  9 AM–5 PM ET
5
Days to all 3 exam parts
4
Practicing EA instructors
80+
Years combined experience
IRS-Approved CE Provider
Taught by Four Practicing EAs
80+ Combined Years Experience
Women · Minority · Veteran-Owned
The Stance

Most people study for the EA exam alone, and most people stall.

The Special Enrollment Examination covers a large amount of material, and going it alone with a stack of books leaves too many candidates overwhelmed, behind schedule, and unsure if they will ever sit for all three parts. We built this bootcamp to fix that.

In one intensive week, we compress the core of all three exam parts into focused, easy-to-understand sessions, taught by Enrolled Agents who still represent clients before the IRS every day. You will not just learn what is on the exam — you will learn how the work is actually done, and you will leave with your test dates on the calendar and a plan to finish.

5
Days to cover all three exam parts
3/3
Exam parts scheduled by week’s end
4
Practicing Enrolled Agent instructors
80+
Combined years of tax experience
Who It’s For

Built for the people building tax careers

This bootcamp is for you if you are…

01

An AFSP holder or tax preparer ready to earn the EA credential and unlimited representation rights.

02

A career changer entering the tax industry the right way, with real education instead of shortcuts.

03

A CPA or accounting professional who wants to add IRS representation to your services.

04

A current tax pro or firm owner who wants to sharpen your knowledge and grow your practice.

If you are serious about passing the exam and building a credible, ethical, profitable practice — you belong here.

The Curriculum

Five days. All three exam parts. One clear path.

Each day is led by practicing Enrolled Agents and built around the structure of the SEE. Lunch is provided each day for in-person attendees, and virtual attendees join every session live. Daily assessments keep you on track, and we help you schedule all three exam parts before the week is over.

Day 1
Mon, Oct 19
SEE Part 2 · Businesses A
Entity types, income, rental property, business expenses, deductions, basis, depreciation, and partnerships. Plus: schedule your first exam with Prometric.
Day 2
Tue, Oct 20
SEE Part 2 · Businesses B
Corporations, formation, income and deductions, distributions, S corporations, estates and trusts, retirement plans, and exempt organizations.
Day 3
Wed, Oct 21
SEE Part 1 · Individuals A
Filing requirements, gross income, business deductions, above-the-line deductions and losses, and itemized deductions.
Day 4
Thu, Oct 22
SEE Part 1 · Individuals B
QBI deduction, AMT, tax credits and payments, property transactions, IRAs, gift tax, and estate tax.
Day 5
Fri, Oct 23
SEE Part 3 · Representation
Practice before the IRS, preparer penalties, representation, examinations and appeals, the collection process, tax authority, and recordkeeping.
What’s Included

More than a course. A complete launchpad.

Your seat includes everything you need to pass the exam and start practicing with confidence.

01

Live instruction from four practicing Enrolled Agents across all three exam parts

02

Gleim study materials and a guided orientation so you know how to use them

03

Built-in exam scheduling — we help you book your Prometric test dates during the week

04

Workflow templates and checklists for client intake, tax prep, and document management

05

A step-by-step practice management framework and pre-built client communication scripts

06

The Tax Practice Growth Blueprint — proven strategies to scale your practice after certification

07

Weekly group coaching sessions and lifetime access to recorded sessions

08

Access to a private tax pro community of peers, mentors, and future leaders

09

ReadySCORE so you know exactly when you are ready to pass

10

Lunch provided daily for in-person attendees

Choose Your Format

Two ways to attend. Same expert instruction.

Seats are limited to keep instruction personal. Reserve early to lock in your spot.

In-Person · Southfield, MI

Be in the room.

Hands-on, high-energy, and distraction-free time with our instructors and your cohort, with lunch provided each day.

$2,497
Your Instructors

Taught by Enrolled Agents who still practice.

Our instructors are not full-time content creators. They are working tax professionals who represent clients before the IRS and teach what actually moves the needle in a real practice.

Valaise Smith, EA
Valaise Smith, EA
Enrolled Agent, Tax Strategist, and CEO of Tried and True Financial Services.
Katrina L. Martin, EA, CTA, MBA
Katrina L. Martin, EA, CTA, MBA
Enrolled Agent and Tax Strategist, founder of WOW Tax & Advisory Services and WealthFlow365.
Leri Lewis, EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow
Leri Lewis, EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow
Enrolled Agent, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, and NTPI Fellow Instructor.
Camea Franklin-Daney, EA, MBA
Camea Franklin-Daney, EA, MBA
Enrolled Agent, Financial Educator, Tax Strategist, and Entrepreneur.
Before You Arrive

We set you up to win before Day 1.

Once you enroll, we guide you through a short pre-bootcamp checklist so you walk in ready to learn, not scrambling to catch up.

  • 1Access your Gleim study materials and the EALA portal
  • 2Attend the Gleim orientation and take a practice test
  • 3Obtain or renew your PTIN
  • 4Set up your IRS ID.me Tax Pro and e-Services accounts
  • 5Review Circular 230, the standards that govern every Enrolled Agent
Member Voices

What working tax professionals are saying.

"I came in unsure I could pass the EA exam. The structure and community changed that."

RP
Renee P.
EA Candidate

"The CE here is actually useful in my firm. That alone is worth it."

MT
Marcus T.
Firm Owner

"It feels like a real professional association, not a course funnel."

JK
Jasmine K.
Tax Preparer
In-Person · Southfield, MI
Virtual · Attend From Anywhere

Be in the room with our instructors and your cohort. Hands-on, high-energy, and distraction-free, with lunch provided each day.

$2,497

Join every live session in real time from your home or office. Same instructors, same materials, same community — no travel required.

$2,497
FAQ

Questions, answered.

No. The bootcamp is built to take you from the fundamentals to exam-ready, whether you are brand new or already preparing returns. Completing the pre-bootcamp checklist ensures you start on solid footing.
No. The IRS charges a separate fee of $267 per exam part, paid directly to Prometric when you schedule each part. Your bootcamp tuition covers instruction, materials access, resources, and community.
Virtual attendees join every session live with the same instructors, materials, and community. The main difference is being in the room and the daily lunch provided to in-person attendees.
We require you to schedule your first exam on Day 1, and we help you book the remaining parts by Day 5 whenever feasible, so you leave with your test dates set.
The SEE is offered May 1 through the end of February, with a blackout in March and April. We recommend scheduling your parts before the end of February to keep your momentum strong.
The bootcamp is designed as a full five-day intensive, and attendance at every session gives you the best chance of success. Reach out to our team to talk through your situation before enrolling.
Start Today

Start Building Your
Tax Career the Right Way.

Five days from now, you could have all three exam parts scheduled, a clear study plan, the tools of a real practice, and a community of tax professionals in your corner. Seats are limited.

October 19–23, 2026  |  9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
In-Person in Southfield, MI or Live Virtual  |  $2,497

EA Leadership Academy, LLC · IRS-Approved Continuing Education
21455 Melrose Ave, Ste 10, Southfield, MI 48075 · (248) 469-8199

Women-Owned · Minority-Owned · Veteran-Owned