EPSO's announcement of the test date has caught everyone by surprise. But everything is possible, including prepare to pass the EPSO Taxation competition tests in less than three weeks. This guide will break down the steps to take including a sample prep plan at the end.
EPSO Reasoning Skills
Lucky you! Three workshops are happening this week (18-20 March) and more will be added next week. Those will cover Numerical, Verbal and Abstract resoning and that's your daily practice covered for those days. Check out the full schedule here.
Recorded webinars
Your daily practice also counts if you watch a webinar - you’re probably ready for Pro Tips at this point in your preparation, although the Beginner's series is a great place to start - and totally free.
Practice questions
Put the methodology you learned in the workshops and the webinars into practice with these Reasoning skills practice questions.
EPSO WRITTEN TEST
EPSO published the official Written Test documents, here:
Written Test Simulation + Evaluation Service
The booking calendar is now open, you can book your slot here:
How it works
- Choose a date: The date you choose is the date you submit your response.
- Prepare thoroughly: Review the official EPSO document with our additional preparation materials.
- Do the test simulation: Complete the simulated written test on our platform.
- Submit for evaluation: Ensure your response is submitted before midnight on the date you chose
- Get feedback: You will receive your evaluation by midnight the following day.
EPSO FIELD-RELATED MCQ
If you prefer, choose Practice mode and take your time. But we highly recommend switching to Exam mode sooner, than later, because in the end it's the strict time limit that foils many candidates. Here are the practice questions, available individually or in discounted packages:
Our question writers put together a comprehensive list of resources used to create the questions.
EPSO Prep Plan
Some of you may be looking for more structured guidance, so here is a sample prep plan to help you out:
First 5 days
- 30 minutes to 1 hour of reasoning skills practice - focus on the weakest area
- 30 minutes of Field-related MCQ practice or studying resources
Next 5 days
- 1-2 hours reasoning skills practice
- 1 hour of Field-related MCQ practice or studying resources
Every other day
- Add 1-2 hours Written Test prep
- document analysis
- response-writing practice
- test simulation
- This means reducing your reasoning skills and field-related MCQ practice by 30 minutes each
- IMPORTANT: read this free article early on about plagiarism and preparing for the Written Test
25 March - 31 March | Choose a day
- Choose one of the available days on the Exam-Specific Written Test Simulation Calendar to do the simulation and submit your response
31 March and 1 April
- Do one full CBT reasoning skills test in Exam mode
- Do one full field-related MCQ in Exam mode
- Review Written Test document and your notes and analysis, and any evaluation you may have received
2 April | One day before the exam
- 15-30 minutes each of reasoning skills and field-related MCQ / practice or review
- 15-30 minutes reviewing EPSO’s written test document, your evaluation if you got one and any notes or analysis
- Try to do these first thing in the morning, but as early as possible, so that in the evening you can just relax
- Relaxation: whatever it is - yoga, hot bath, breathing exercises - do something to clear your mind and fully relax
- Eat healthy and drink plenty of water
- Avoid watching TV/movies and switch your phone to ‘Do not disturb’ early in the evening
- Get to bed as early as you can
Wishing you the best of luck with your EPSO tests! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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Field-Related MCQ Resources
The EPSO Taxation Field-related MCQ assesses the required knowledge, skills and understanding of international tax issues relating to the direct and indirect taxation of companies and individuals within the EU.
What does it cover?
- Direct taxes
- ECJ and its jurisdiction relating to direct taxes
- State aid regulations and restrictions
- International treaties in the field of administrative cooperation between Member States
- Perspective of EU tax law.
- Indirect taxes
- Legal background, scope and concept of VAT;
- Point and time of supply
- Rates and valuation
- Input tax and right for deduction
- Administration of VAT
- Exemptions
- Excise duties in the EU
References:
2. Curia CJEU