EA Review Courses
Registration is now open for the EA-2B review course in Washington, DC area on April 9 -12, 2010.
Download the Registration form
Preparation Requirement
Class participants are expected to have completed at least 150 hours of study time in preparation for the examination before attending the review class. Preparation coverage should include, but is not limited to, the materials listed on the EA-2B reading list prepared by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries.
Some of these materials may be purchased through the ASPPA Book Order Department using the Publications Order Form. Also available are EA-2B Study Notes prepared by the Society of Actuaries. The Society of Actuaries may be reached at (847) 706-3500.
ASPPA offers these courses as an educational service for students who wish to sit for examinations which ASPPA cosponsors with the Society of Actuaries and the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. In order to preserve the integrity of the examination process, measures are taken by ASPPA to prevent the course instructors from having any access to information which is not available to the general public. Accordingly, the students should understand that there is no advantage to participation in these courses by reason that they are offered by a cosponsor of the examinations.
The Instructor
The ASPPA EA Review Classes are taught by David B. Farber, MSPA, EA, ASA. For more than 25 years, David has received excellent reviews for the EA preparatory and actuarial primer classes he teaches. David earned his BA in Mathematics from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1976, his California mathematics teaching credential from the University of California in Los Angeles in 1977, and has been an Enrolled Actuary since 1982. He has been an Associate of the Society of Actuaries since 1980 and a Member of ASPPA since 1985. David is a frequent speaker at ASPPA conferences and seminars.
Supplementary Materials
Each student enrolled in an ASPPA EA Review Class receives Web access to a set of handouts, including practice problems and solutions to be worked prior to the course. The syllabus, suggested readings, and other information regarding the EA exams are included in the program. On site, other relevant materials will be distributed.
Tuition
The early registration fee is $1,200, and the early registration deadline is March 19, 2010. Applications received on or before the early registration cut-off date may receive these early registration fees. The registration fee will be $1,300 for applications received after the March 19 early registration deadline.
Class enrollment is limited. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to review for the preparation requirement prior to acceptance. Each candidate will be notified of his or her acceptance into the class within two weeks of receipt of his or her application and payment. Register early to ensure timely receipt of all handouts and class materials.
Cancellations
The full registration fee, less a $100 processing fee, will be refunded if a written cancellation request is received by March 16, 2010 (postmarked or faxed). No refunds will be granted after March 16, 2010. In the event ASPPA cancels the course, the course tuition will be refunded in full.
Course Schedule
All days other than final day:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lunch is from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Final day:
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
No lunch break.
Lunch times are approximate. Students are responsible for their own lunches.
Hotel Information
Each course participant is responsible for making his or her own travel and hotel reservations. Because acceptance into the course is based on availability, we recommend that participants make travel and accommodation plans only after they have received confirmation of acceptance into the course from ASPPA by e-mail.
ASPPA has reserved a block of rooms at Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport. The room rate is $129 for single rooms. When making hotel reservations, please identify yourself as an American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) EA-2B course attendee. Hotel reservations must be made by March 16, 2010. Reservations made after this date are subject to availability and may not be confirmed at the group rate.
Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 418-6800
Questions?
Please contact the ASPPA Education Services Department at 703.516.9300 if you have any questions, or e-mail us at education@asppa.org.
Candidates may apply for these credentials upon the completion of the corresponding exams and experience in the field as described on the ASPPA Membership page.
The A-2 and A-3 examinations are co-sponsored by ASPPA, the Society of Actuaries, and the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries. For information about the EA exams, click here. Candidates may obtain registration forms for these examinations by calling the Society of Actuaries at 847.706.3500.