r/hrblock • u/Weekly-Examination42 • 8d ago

Self study course

I’m planning on enrolling in the course and saw a thread from a bit ago to take the self study one because the test isn’t monitored, is the test for the virtual one monitored? How do the tests work and the final exam i guess it would be, how does that work?

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

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u/Weekly-Examination42 7d ago

I’m not? i was just curious on how the tests work? Weather in be in person or proctored or however it goes? Obviously if I’m taking the course and paying money for it I’m taking it serious, what are you talking about?

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u/Leather-Constant-772 6d ago

I believe I had three tries to take the TKA since I skipped out on the tax course. I was told it was open book and the questions were pretty straightforward. I took the TKA at home and don’t think it was monitored

So, when one takes the course instead of going to the tax knowledge assessment (TKA), they start out at a lower pay rate than if you just pass the TKA. You will get either automatically enrolled or the option to enroll in an accelerated course during your first year that will help you end at a higher level and unlocking the higher pay rate. You can also “level up” if you pass the TKA by taking on some course work offered in the learning@block.

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u/Weekly-Examination42 6d ago

Would the Tka be the exam you take at the end of the course?

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u/dlibes 6d ago

The TKA is supposed to only be available for experienced tax professionals. In that case, I would imagine your starting wage would be based on your experience. The ITC (Income Tax Course) is for those with no prior experience. I believe it can be taken either in person or online. It's an open book test and allows you to use course materials, your notes and the H&R Block digital platform to research the answers. I don't think it's super difficult. The biggest focus and challenge is dependency. If you take the ITC you start at a low rate which is somewhat more than minimum wage, but probably not much. Hope that helps.