VincentBocchinfuso CPC

Yes

I do. I am not saying that my approach is better, but I would like to see more depth of understanding from members who hold these designations. It is typically not there in recent designees; at least the ones I come across. Congrats. You know how to use funding methods to calculate benefits that are no longer applicable Just kidding but I agree it's definitely changed. Got my CPC a few years back and the exam frankly was a joke compared to the old format.

I earned the ERPA after the QPA. I am a bit resentful of the automatic granting of a QPA more so because the QPA and its entire series of examinations, IN MY OPINION, lends more credibility to a professional's understanding of practical plans experience than cramming for 2 exams to get a designation. I am currently studying for the proctered CPC exam in June. As a side note, I work for a law firm. On many of our client's 2848s I am the 3rd representative behind 2 attorneys. I found out the hard way that the IRS only recognizes the first 2 representatives and will not speak directly with the 3rd. Insane that they even have a 3rd option.

Appreciate the advice!

Awesome thanks!

No- I have had to take my career in my own hands at this point

If anyone is interested in selling me some old exams I would greatly appreciate it.

Wow thanks alot everyone, this is certainly a good start.

Below is a link to the page that contains the syllabus for the EA-1 (in another link within the page). I am basically starting from scratch here, so I was hoping an Enrolled Actuary can take a look at the texts and recommend an order of reading. Please help- time is of the essnece as I wish to take the exam in May. Thank You. http://www.asppa.org/Document-Vault/Docs/EE/EA-Exams.aspx

Thanks everyone- you all have been most helpful. I will check them out and post back with my feedback.

Wow thanks alot I really appreciate your help. I wonder if you are that sarcastic to someone in real life that you have never met- probably not , that would mean you would have to actually be accountable for your words.

Hello all- Does anyone have any recommendations for any online services that my company could sign up for (paid, free or otherwise) to use as a reference tool for researching any kind of retirement plan administration question. Thanks.

Hello all- Does anyone have any recommendations for any online services that my company could sign up for (paid, free or otherwise) to use as a reference tool for researching any kind of retirement plan administration question. Thanks.

Is Schedule R required even if there are no distributions in the plan year?