Taking the EA Exam Online With PSI: What to Verify in 2026
For EA candidates planning to take the SEE from home, the IRS and PSI control the current remote-testing rules, so verify the live PSI bulletin and IRS enrolled-agent page rather than relying on older Prometric-era instructions.
Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.
Older guides describe Prometric ProProctor, but Prometric stopped administering the EA exam on March 1, 2026. Remote candidates now use PSI and should not assume the old software, room-scan instructions, break rules, or equipment requirements still apply.
What the IRS currently confirms
- PSI administers the 2026 Special Enrollment Examination.
- International testing begins September 1, 2026 and is remote-only for this cycle.
- The examination is closed book.
- The current SEE testing fee is $317 per part and the scaled passing score is 500 on a 200–800 scale.
- Each part has 3.5 hours of exam time and four hours of seat time, including a tutorial, survey, and two scheduled 10-minute breaks.
- An original, unexpired government-issued photo ID must match the first and last name used to schedule.
- Military IDs are not accepted for remote appointments.
- Water is allowed remotely only in a clear or transparent container with a lid or cap, with labels removed and the container available for inspection.
What to verify with PSI before exam day
Use the Candidate Information Bulletin and system check linked from the PSI scheduling portal to confirm:
- supported operating systems and browser or application requirements
- webcam, microphone, bandwidth, and monitor rules
- permitted room setup and desk items
- check-in and room-scan procedure
- break, restroom, and disconnection rules
- how accommodations affect remote delivery
Run the current system check on the exact computer and network you plan to use. A Reddit report or archived Prometric checklist cannot establish PSI's current policy.
Choosing remote or in-person testing
Remote delivery can remove travel time, but it adds dependence on hardware, connectivity, and room compliance. An in-person center transfers more of that setup to the testing site. Neither format changes the content, fee, passing standard, or three-year carryover window.
Start from the IRS become-an-EA page and the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin so you reach the current PSI portal and rules.
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