Where Your Next EA Exam Study Hour Has the Most Value
Study priority combines the exam domain's blueprint weight with its observed miss rate. The percentage is that domain's share of weighted difficulty within its part, not a probability of failing.
What this result includes
- Historical practice snapshot through August 13, 2026
- Aggregate percentages; no individual records
- Cohort definitions and observational limits apply
Prioritize within your exam part
Study priority combines the exam domain's blueprint weight with its observed miss rate. The percentage is that domain's share of weighted difficulty within its part, not a probability of failing.
Balance difficulty and coverage
A broad domain can deserve more study time than a narrow topic with the same accuracy.
Interpret the evidence carefully
Evidence is uneven across groups. Descriptive percentages can guide a study question, but do not establish causation, national performance or a probability of passing.
Share of weighted study priority within each part
Study priority combines the exam domain's blueprint weight with its observed miss rate. The percentage is that domain's share of weighted difficulty within its part, not a probability of failing.
All 13 domain priorities13 rows
Percentages describe the stated historical cohort. Evidence strength and the limits below must be considered before interpreting differences. Scroll horizontally to review every column.
| Part | Domain | Accuracy | Top accuracy | Within-part priority share | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 2 | Business tax preparation | 64.8% | 79.7% | 42.5% | Directional |
| Part 2 | Business Entities and Considerations | 63.6% | 83.3% | 35.6% | Directional |
| Part 3 | Practices and Procedures | 69.4% | 87.4% | 31.9% | Directional |
| Part 3 | Representation before the IRS | 71.3% | 86.3% | 28.7% | Directional |
| Part 2 | Specialized Returns and Taxpayers | 62.7% | 83.0% | 21.9% | Directional |
| Part 1 | Income and Assets | 63.7% | 80.4% | 20.5% | Stronger |
| Part 1 | Deductions and Credits | 64.5% | 81.4% | 19.8% | Stronger |
| Part 1 | Taxation | 61.8% | 76.8% | 18.8% | Stronger |
| Part 3 | Specific Areas of Representation | 71.4% | 88.5% | 22.7% | Directional |
| Part 1 | Preliminary Work and Taxpayer Data | 67.4% | 82.8% | 15.2% | Stronger |
| Part 3 | Filing Process | 70.0% | 86.9% | 16.7% | Limited |
| Part 1 | Specialized Returns for Individuals | 64.2% | 77.0% | 12.9% | Stronger |
| Part 1 | Advising the individual taxpayer | 64.1% | 83.5% | 12.9% | Stronger |
What the data cannot establish
This historical PassFast practice cohort is not representative of all SEE candidates. Smaller groups provide limited evidence. Content version, selection and prior practice can affect results. No verified official exam outcome is measured.
Turn the finding into a decision.
Use the report to choose a focused action, then test that decision with current material. The evidence should reduce uncertainty; it should never replace the complete exam outline or promise an official result.