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EA Exam Review Courses: A Neutral Comparison

A useful comparison should help you choose without quietly putting one product at the top. This page lists five providers alphabetically, dates every observation, attributes product claims, and makes PassFast's commercial interest explicit.

By Jordan AshbyUpdated September 23, 2026Official sources linked below

Current provider snapshot

EA exam review packages as displayed

Ordering carries no recommendation. Provider rows use dated official pages. PassFast prices and product names were checked against our live pricing page on September 23, 2026. Materials and tools are attributed descriptions, not independent verification.

**Prices, access, and tools on official provider pages**Other provider pages were observed September 13, 2026; PassFast pricing was rechecked September 23, 2026. Prices may change without notice. A missing detail is described as not established from the reviewed page; that does not mean the provider does not offer it.
Provider	Packages and prices displayed	Access term	Materials and tools	Official source and observation
Becker	EA Review Essentials — $499.00EA Review Premium — $639.00 sale; $799.00 regularEA Review Pro — $712.00 sale; $949.00 regularSale prices were displayed through September 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Recheck after that time.	Essentials — 12-month course accessPremium and Pro — unlimited course accessProvider wording. Conditions governing unlimited access were not established from the reviewed page.	Becker describes 3,000+ multiple-choice questions, three simulated exams, digital textbooks and flashcards, videos, a study planner, an Android app, Adapt2U practice tests, and the Newt AI assistant. Pro adds LiveOnline classes.Provider claims. Pass Guarantee eligibility and Exam Day Ready language were not independently verified.	Becker EA ReviewObserved 2026-09-13, HTTP 200.
Gleim	EA Test Bank — $499.00Traditional EA Review with SmartAdapt — $699.00Premium EA Review with SmartAdapt — $799.00No promotional price was displayed.	Test Bank and Traditional — 12 monthsPremium — Access Until You PassProvider wording. Conditions behind Access Until You Pass were not established from the reviewed pages.	Gleim describes SmartAdapt, digital books, explanations for right and wrong answers, practice exams, and planning and reporting tools. Premium includes video lectures and Personal Counselor support.Provider claims. Ranking, longevity, and pass-rate marketing statements are not reproduced as comparative evidence.	Gleim EA coursesObserved 2026-09-13, HTTP 200.
HOCK	List price — $119.99 per monthA promotion was advertised, but only the list price is shown so this row does not depend on an expiring offer. Total cost depends on subscription length.	Monthly subscription, described as cancellable at any timeProvider wording. A monthly price is not directly comparable to the one-time prices in other rows.	HOCK describes 2026–2027 coverage, 45+ video hours, 2,800+ questions, and nine mock exams.Provider claims. Not independently verified.	HOCK EA exam prepObserved 2026-09-13 in a live browser. Automated requests returned HTTP 403.
PassFast our product	One SEE part — $99 one timeAll three SEE parts — $199 one timeObserved on the PassFast pricing page September 23, 2026. Single-part plans are sold separately for Individuals, Businesses, or Representation. Eligible single-part owners can unlock all three parts for an additional $100 during the original access term.	Standard access — 12 months from activationUnlimited access until you pass — optional Checkout add-onAccess terms observed on the PassFast pricing page September 23, 2026. Until-pass is an optional Checkout add-on and is not included in the standard $99 or $199 prices.	One-part plans include the released tools scoped to that SEE part. The all-three-parts plan includes the complete released tool set for Parts 1–3, including practice questions, subjects, digital study guide, and Pass or Don't Pay eligibility subject to published terms.Summarized from the live PassFast pricing page. No individual outcome is promised. Detailed checkout behavior should be confirmed at purchase.	PassFast pricingPassFast pricing rechecked 2026-09-23, HTTP 200. Other provider rows on this page remain dated to their September 13, 2026 observations unless separately refreshed.
Surgent	Test Bank — $299Premier — $499Ultimate — $699Financing approval and total cost were not established from the reviewed page.	Test Bank — 24 monthsPremier and Ultimate — unlimited course access until you passProvider wording. Pass-guarantee conditions were not established from the reviewed page.	Surgent describes 2,000+ multiple-choice questions, ReadySCORE technology, built-in IRS publications, automatic updates, unlimited practice exams, and package-dependent eBooks, videos, audio, printed materials, and coaching.Provider claims. ReadySCORE accuracy and money-back guarantee claims were not independently verified.	Surgent EA productsObserved 2026-09-13 in a live browser. The automated capture path returned a gateway error.

How to read this table

Provider rows summarize the named provider's official page on the date shown. Checks involved no login, cart, coupon, purchase, or account action. Prices exclude checkout taxes, coupons, and financing. Promotional prices appear only with their expiry; HOCK therefore shows its list price alone.

What this comparison does not tell you

It does not rank providers or name a universal winner.
It does not independently verify provider claims about content volume, videos, technology, readiness, guarantees, or outcomes, including our own.
It does not compare refund rights, guarantee eligibility, or complete checkout terms.
It does not calculate total subscription cost or reflect tax, coupons, student or firm pricing, or financing approval.
PassFast prices and inclusions were rechecked on the live pricing page September 23, 2026; detailed checkout behavior should be confirmed at purchase.

Score the seven factors

Evaluate current-cycle coverage, objective mapping, instruction clarity, question and explanation quality, adaptive feedback, access and support, and total commercial terms. Treat current content and accurate explanations as minimum requirements, not optional bonus points.

Weight the factors for your situation

A working tax preparer may weight question depth and reporting most heavily. A career changer may need more instruction and terminology support. A candidate retaking one part may prioritize weak-objective practice. Publish those weights before naming a winner.

Demand inspectable evidence

Use free lessons, real questions, answer explanations, product screenshots, current update statements, and written terms. PassFast sells EA preparation, so this page should never imply an independent ranking; it gives candidates a reproducible method and lets the product earn the fit.

Frequently asked questions

What candidates ask next

Which EA review course is best?

There is no universal winner. Eliminate products that are not current or complete, then choose based on your instruction, practice, feedback, schedule, and support needs.

Should price determine the best EA course?

Price matters only alongside coverage, access, updates, support, and the study functions included. Compare total cost for the complete system you need.

Is this an independent ranking?

No. PassFast is a commercial EA exam preparation provider. This page publishes a selection method rather than presenting an undisclosed affiliate ranking.

Primary sources

Provider prices and product descriptions for non-PassFast rows were checked against official pages on September 13, 2026. PassFast's $99 one-part / $199 all-parts prices, 12-month standard term, optional until-pass Checkout add-on, and $100 single-to-all upgrade were confirmed on https://eaexam.co/pricing/ on September 23, 2026. Exam-scope criteria use PSI and IRS guidance.