{"id":6554,"date":"2025-09-17T15:44:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T23:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/sabe-careers-education\/?p=6554"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T06:36:16","slug":"becker-ea-cpe-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/becker-ea-cpe-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Becker EA CPE Review: Is This CE Subscription for You?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;d think passing the Special Enrollment Exam would mean you&#8217;re done with the IRS. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not quite. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep your EA credential, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/tax-professionals\/faqs-enrolled-agent-continuing-education-requirements\">IRS<\/a> expects 72 hours of continuing education every three years\u201416 per year, with 2 in ethics. The good news is&#8230; those hours can do more than just keep the IRS happy; they can boost your career, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strada.org\/reports\/examining-the-value-of-nondegree-credentials\">Strada<\/a> reports that nearly half of adults with certifications reached their career goals, and 69% say it was worth the grind.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge? Sitting through outdated slideshows or clunky course portals is enough tedium to make you put it off until the last minute.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter Becker. With 60+ years in professional education and both NASBA and IRS approval, the Becker EA CPE is organized, flexible, and frankly more engaging than most. But is it worth the price tag? How does it stack against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/best-enrolled-agent-continuing-education-courses\/\">other top EA CE courses<\/a> like Fast Forward Academy, Surgent, and Gleim?<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s break it down.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading custom_key\" id=\"h-is-the-becker-ea-cpe-right-for-you\"><strong>Is the Becker EA CPE Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list custom_underline\"> <li><strong>If you want IRS-approved content developed by credentialed tax experts<\/strong>, Becker checks that box across the board.<\/li> <li><strong>If you prefer to learn on the go<\/strong>, Becker\u2019s downloadable materials and 24\/7 on-demand access make it easy to fit CE into your day.<\/li> <li><strong>If your schedule only allows learning nights or weekends<\/strong>, Becker\u2019s live webcasts outside regular work hours will work perfectly.<\/li> <li><strong>If you\u2019re looking for variety beyond tax<\/strong>, Becker offers industry-specific and career-focused learning paths.<\/li> <li><strong>If you need ethics courses included<\/strong>, Becker has you covered. Becker includes them in their EA CE subscription.<\/li> <li><strong>If you want highly interactive learning tools<\/strong>, Becker might feel more traditional than some competitors.<\/li> <\/ul> <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-6b5a274c-6ba5-4eba-8aa4-c91be3b6a27a\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cpe\/becker-enrolled-agent-ea-ce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #7bdcb5; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \"> <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> <span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT BECKER EA CPE<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <\/a> <\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-becker-ea-cpe-overview\"><strong>Becker EA CPE Overview<\/strong><\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/New-Becker-CPA-Logo.png\" alt=\"Becker\" class=\"wp-image-2377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/New-Becker-CPA-Logo.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/New-Becker-CPA-Logo-150x34.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker\u2019s enrolled agent CPE subscription is built for enrolled agents who want to stay compliant without wasting time on fluff. The focus here isn\u2019t on exam prep; it\u2019s about making ongoing learning efficient, relevant, and easy to track.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courses are IRS-approved, so your credits are securely recognized without uncertainty. Every course is designed to meet the full 72-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/enrolled-agent-cpe-requirements\/\">CE requirement for enrolled agents<\/a>. And while the reliability was great, my favorite part was the flexibility; some days I want to watch, other days I just want to listen while I zone out on the treadmill. Becker\u2019s wide range of formats gave me the freedom to choose and to work credit consumption into my schedule more easily. But there\u2019s more to Becker\u2019s EA CPE subscription than flexibility alone.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes it stand out?<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>IRS-approved CE credits for Enrolled Agents <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>75+ courses, or 160+ credit hours<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <li>On-demand courses you can take anytime<\/li> <li>Live webcasts for those who prefer real-time learning<\/li> <li>A compliance tracker that helps you stay on top of your hours<\/li> <li>Direct IRS reporting within 24 to 48 hours after completion<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special nod to the experienced instructors who consistently deliver valuable, practical, and up-to-date content, making studying a little less intimidating.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Bananas_8852\/\">candidate <\/a>summed it up nicely:<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>&#8220;Becker has a solid CPE product, and they offer a wide variety of classes. The interface is easy to use, and I have been satisfied with my experience.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c1e32e3f-8704-49ee-b6d9-7777a0c0f686\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-104db654-84a7-4e26-b0dd-030f17010a00\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>IRS-Approved and EA-Specific: <\/strong>You\u2019re not guessing whether a course counts. The Becker EA CPE catalog is built for enrolled agents and meets IRS CE requirements.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ccbec5df-6374-4ef4-950c-797eb57c7759\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Flexible Formats:<\/strong> Live webcasts, on-demand video, and self-study options mean you can learn on your terms, even if your \u201coffice\u201d is your kitchen table.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9f4761b1-129c-41e6-8242-fb4c3c5cbc94\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Experienced Instructors:<\/strong> Many Becker instructors have earned 20+ years of experience in tax and accounting. They don\u2019t just teach\u2014they\u2019ve lived it.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c722dbe5-3957-47e9-83d3-34a1f7215c99\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Built-In Compliance Tracker: <\/strong>No spreadsheets, no math. You\u2019ll always know how many credits you\u2019ve earned and what\u2019s left to complete.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7a8be826-c533-4ecb-b970-6880edce58fa\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Automatic IRS Reporting:<\/strong> Finish a course, and Becker sends your credits straight to the IRS. You don\u2019t have to do a thing.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-8824d37a-28eb-40e6-b270-7e349fcbcd6f\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-50930aa3-6f19-4eba-a9e3-2ba2d704e413\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Limited Bundling Options:<\/strong> Unlike Becker\u2019s CPA or CMA subscriptions, the EA CE plan doesn\u2019t offer tiered bundles or pricing flexibility.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ead9453d-2780-4a2b-a8e3-626b060db995\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Still Relatively New:<\/strong> The EA CE subscription is newer than Becker\u2019s other programs, so the course library isn\u2019t as deep, yet.<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-becker-ea-cpe-subscription-contents\"><strong>Becker EA CPE Subscription Contents<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you sign up for the Becker EA CE subscription, you get year\u2011round access to a mix of Becker CPE course options designed to keep you learning, no matter how you prefer to study.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s included:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Unlimited Becker&#8217;s EA CPE catalog access for the full length of your plan (usually 12 months). New courses are added regularly, so the library keeps growing.<\/li> <li>Multiple formats. Becker has also started rolling out CPE podcasts in its broader subscription, and while not yet confirmed for the EA version, it&#8217;s likely on the way.<\/li> <li>Subject coverage that goes beyond just tax law so that you can expand your expertise in related areas.<\/li> <li>Critical updates whenever new legislation or IRS guidance is released. These are designed to keep you current, especially during tax season.<\/li> <li>Downloadable course materials you can reference anytime, whether for a quick refresh or during a client meeting.<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, while there are pros and cons to subscriptions, I appreciated Becker\u2019s unlimited consumption. Though I would\u2019ve liked to see more courses and webinars specifically for enrolled agents (only ~11% of their 700-course CPE catalog is IRS-approved), I loved having the ability to jump from a quick 1-hour update to a deeper, multi-hour course without paying extra. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trick? Set a reminder in Google Calendar to renew or cancel your subscription by the deadline.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-becker-ea-cpe-subscription-at-a-glance\"><strong>Becker EA CPE Subscription \u2014 At a Glance<\/strong><\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-black-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong><strong>Details<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Course Access<\/td><td>75+ IRS-approved courses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u23f1\ufe0fTotal CE Hours<\/td><td>Over 160 hours (more than the 72-hour IRS requirement)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcc5 Subscription Length<\/td><td>12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udfa5 Learning Formats<\/td><td>Live webcasts, on-demand videos, and self-study<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcda Topics Covered<\/td><td>Federal tax updates, ethics, representation, and practice before the IRS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Instructor Experience<\/td><td>Many instructors have 20+ years in tax\/accounting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcc8 Compliance Tracker<\/td><td>Tracks earned credits and remaining requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udce4 IRS Reporting<\/td><td>Automatic submission of completed credits to the IRS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd04 Course Updates<\/td><td>Regularly updated to reflect tax law changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udfa7 Bonus (Coming Soon?)<\/td><td>CPE podcast (available in broader Becker CPE subscriptions)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> <div class=\"coupon-container discountcode_func_stores_taxonomywise\"><input value=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/becker-ea-cpe-review\/\" name=\"cpageurl_hidden\" id=\"cpageurl\" type=\"hidden\"><div class='coupon_code_list_outer other_sc test2'><div class='coupon_code_list cvf_universal_container'><div class='ajax_loader_sort' style='display:none;'><\/div><div id='coupon_search_results' class='coupon_search_results'><input type='hidden' id='hidden_term' value='becker-ea-ce-promo-codes'><div class=\"coupon_main \" data-test=\"coupons\" data-code=\"Click Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"preload\"><div data-time=\"\" data-type=\"renewal_type\" id=\"cc_9026\" dataid=\"9026\" class=\"coupon_code cc_PostID_9026 ccDiscType_Discount_div hh\"><div class=\"coupon_main-img\"><div class=\"coupan-thumb e\"><img width=280 height=280 src=https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-25-280x280.png alt=\"Untitled-design-25-280x280\" sites-confirm=\"Live site\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-title\"><div class=\"coupon_main-title_inner\"><p class=\"coupon_main_heading\">$132 Discount on Becker EA CE Subscription<\/p><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-expire\"><span>Expires in 2 days<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_main-btn\"><div class=\"coupan-content thepopup_Box\"><div class=\"codecontent\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"coupon_getdeal\"><a class=\"discount_type_anchor\" post-id-value= \"9026\" data-code=\"Click Link\" data-brand=\"CPE, EA\" rel=\"follow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"?cc=9026\" affiliate=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cpe\/becker-enrolled-agent-ea-ce\/\">Save $132<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><input value=\"1\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_total_results\"><input value=\"2\" type=\"hidden\" class=\"get_limit_count\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-becker-ea-cpe-works\"><strong>Why Becker EA CPE Works<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker keeps its EA CPE course clear and efficient. The course catalog is easy to navigate, setup takes only a few minutes, and credit hours are tracked automatically with little room for error. Pricing feels fair for what\u2019s included, and support proved responsive.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, that\u2019s just the broad impression; there is more to why it works! So, let\u2019s get to the details, starting with course design.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-design-amp-flow\"><strong>Course Design &amp; Flow<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker keeps its EA CPE training simple. Everything&#8217;s online, yours for a year, and 100% self-paced. No travel. No awkward group icebreakers. Just log in and go.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A subscription gets you 75+ IRS\u2011approved courses. That&#8217;s over 160 hours of potential credit. When I took the <em>Tax Update for Individuals 2025<\/em> course, the new law changes were explained clearly. No legalese and recycled slides from last year with a fresh date. Plus, I could actually hear and understand the instructor, and the video quality was top-notch. Production value can make a major difference in a learning experience, so I was pleased to see Becker deliver on their reputation.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re used to massive course libraries from larger platforms, Becker&#8217;s EA content is more curated. For me, that was a plus as I spent less time digging through irrelevant material. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smooth-tech-smart-video-options\"><strong>Smooth Tech, Smart Video Options<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker&#8217;s EA CPE platform doesn&#8217;t try to dazzle you with fancy bells and whistles; honestly, I&#8217;m fine with that. I moved between devices without losing my spot, and everything loaded fast without hiccups. <\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3-1024x468.jpg\" alt=\"Becker EA CPE video\" class=\"wp-image-6038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3-1536x702.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/08\/Becker-vs.-Gleim-CPE-info3.jpg 1586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where Becker\u2019s CPE really shines isn\u2019t their tech; it\u2019s their excellent video library, featuring must-watch classes for maintaining tax compliance, like:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>On-Demand or Webinar: Annual Federal Tax Update 2025 (2 parts, 5 credits per part)<\/li> <li>On-Demand: IRA Mastery (2.5 credits)<\/li> <li>Webinar: The One Big Beautiful Bill (2 credits)<\/li> <li>Webinar: Preparing Form 1040 for Tax Year 2025 (3 credits)<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love that a lot of the content is stuff you really need to learn anyway, so you get to kill two birds with one stone. <\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info-1024x470.jpg\" alt=\"Becker EA CPE certification\" class=\"wp-image-6558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info-1536x706.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info.jpg 1589w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instructors have clear voices, high-quality video, well-designed presentations and slides, and the handful of question breaks are extraordinarily easy to answer\u2014honestly, even if you haven\u2019t been listening. I did a few \u201cspeed run\u201d watches for the sake of this article, and could clear the questions without watching the content. Obviously, with my CPA history, I\u2019m more familiar with the content than most, but I think even newbies would find the questions and final quizzes extremely fair.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-value-savings-and-flexibility\"><strong>Value, Savings, and Flexibility<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker is higher-priced than competitors like Sequoia and MYCPE ONE, and has fewer courses to choose from. So, why would anyone choose Becker\u2019s subscription instead?<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker certainly isn\u2019t perfect, and the price is a little higher than I\u2019d like to see, but it was easily the most dependable of the options I\u2019ve tested. Plus, the classes are engaging, and I never had to strain to try to get what the speakers were saying, which certainly isn\u2019t the case with some competitors.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, value is so much more than price, and Becker is a safe choice I knew would work, report my credits, have up-to-date content, and hold my attention\u2014even after a long day of staring at screens. While the price isn\u2019t feasible for everyone, I personally think it\u2019s worth the investment.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-support-and-access-when-you-need-it\"><strong>Support and Access When You Need It<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becker&#8217;s support team is quick and easy to reach. I had a CE course reporting question handled within hours. You can reach them by phone, email, or online form, seven days a week. And, throughout several attempts to test the team, I never came across a representative who acted impatient or annoyed, even when I asked some\u2014admittedly\u2014silly questions.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info3.jpg\" alt=\"Becker CPA CPE compliance\" class=\"wp-image-6561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info3.jpg 906w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info3-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Becker-EA-CPE-Review-info3-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, where some companies require you to report your credits to the IRS to confirm your compliance, Becker automatically reports your progress within 48 hours after you\u2019ve completed a course. So, even if you\u2019re wrapping up last-minute courses, as long as you\u2019re two full days away from your deadline, you\u2019ll be good to go. <\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-becker-ea-cpe-head-to-head-with-the-competition\"><strong>Becker EA CPE: Head\u2011to\u2011Head with the Competition<\/strong><\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-becker-ea-cpe-vs-surgent\"><strong>Becker EA CPE vs Surgent<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgent offers a very large catalog\u2014115 live webinars and 236 self-study courses\u2014and on paper, that looks like more volume than Becker. The catch is that Surgent doesn\u2019t have a dedicated EA subscription. Instead, EAs have to buy into the same package that CPAs and CMAs use, which drives the cost up significantly. For someone who only needs EA CE credits, it\u2019s hard to justify paying for content that isn\u2019t relevant.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Choose Surgent if<\/strong> you want the biggest catalog and don\u2019t mind paying for a package built for CPAs, CMAs, and EAs all together.<\/li> <li><strong>Choose Becker if<\/strong> you\u2019d rather pay for a focused EA subscription with a streamlined course mix and built-in IRS reporting.<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Becker EA CPE vs Gleim<\/strong><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gleim keeps its EA CE program small. Their catalog includes just 31 courses (96 credit hours) for enrolled agents, roughly half of what Becker offers. You can buy a smaller 16-hour CE package, but that isn\u2019t close to the 72-hour requirement. Pricing ends up high compared to the limited coverage, making it a lesser value. As a result, due to a per-hour pricing model, if you only want to buy a few hours at a time, Gleim is best for a limited number of credits if you just need a few more to reach the threshold.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Choose Gleim if<\/strong> you want a lightweight, one-off package and don\u2019t need a full subscription.<\/li> <li><strong>Choose Becker if<\/strong> you want a broader EA catalog designed to meet the entire IRS requirement in one place.<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Becker EA CPE vs MYCPE ONE<\/strong><\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MYCPE ONE is one of the larger platforms on the market, with 5,000+ EA CE hours and even a mobile app. The problem is quality. In my testing, the site was glitchy, video and audio quality were inconsistent, and the platform felt disorganized. Instructor clarity also varied a lot\u2014some were solid, others were difficult to follow. Beyond that, I\u2019ve read multiple student reviews citing issues with unexpected auto-renewals, which is concerning.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Choose MYCPE ONE if<\/strong> you want the absolute largest library of EA CE hours and don\u2019t mind dealing with tech quirks or uneven content quality.<\/li> <li><strong>Choose Becker if<\/strong> you\u2019d rather have a smaller, curated library with consistent production quality and reliable IRS reporting.<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/becker-cpe-review\/\">review of other Becker CPE subscriptions<\/a>.<\/p> <div class=\"bottom-line\"> <h2>Bottom Line<\/h2> <p>Becker&#8217;s EA CPE program offers standard features you&#8217;d expect in this space: structured courses, compliance tracking, and delivery formats designed for busy Enrolled Agents. <\/p> <p>It&#8217;s not the least expensive option, and it has its trade-offs. Still, the mix of quality content, flexible delivery formats, approved CE credits, and direct IRS reporting makes it a solid choice. And if you want to see how it fits your workflow, Becker provides trial access to sample courses. Feel free to explore the platform&#8217;s structure and see if it aligns with your approach to staying current with EA CPE requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c8c1294b-b23e-4e76-b191-f9d862bd298b\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/careers-education\/recommends\/cpe\/becker-enrolled-agent-ea-ce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #7bdcb5; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \"> <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\"> <span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>GET STARTED WITH BECKER EA CPE<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <\/a> <\/div><\/div> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757935064437\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is the Becker EA CPE a good choice for Enrolled Agents?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Becker\u2019s EA CPE is a solid option, especially for those seeking structured, IRS-compliant continuing education. While newer than their CPA offerings, it\u2019s gaining traction for its quality content and ease of use.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757935079849\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does Becker offer a full EA Exam Review course?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely. Becker provides a comprehensive EA Exam Review with Essentials and Pro packages. The Pro package includes unlimited access until you pass all three parts of the EA Exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757935084325\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many continuing education credits can I earn with Becker EA CPE?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Becker\u2019s EA CPE subscription allows for unlimited credit consumption, though the total number of credit hours available is around 160.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757935089289\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Becker\u2019s enrolled agent continuing education platform a good fit for me?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Naturally, it depends on your goals. If your only goal is something to get through quickly at the lowest possible price, no. However, if you actually want to learn a bit and make the most of your continuing education experience, Becker is an outstanding choice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757935095250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will Becker CPE fit my schedule?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Their self-study courses are available whenever you feel like tackling some credits, and the live webcast schedule includes evening and weekend availability.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;d think passing the Special Enrollment Exam would mean you&#8217;re done with the IRS. Not quite. To keep your EA credential, the IRS expects 72 hours of continuing education every three years\u201416 per year, with 2 in ethics. 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