Our Story

Built by Practitioners,
for EA Candidates.

HKS Institute was founded with one mission — to make world-class Enrolled Agent exam preparation accessible, affordable, and effective for every serious candidate, anywhere in the world.

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Est. 2025

The HKS Institute Story

HKS Institute was founded in 2025 with a clear vision: to create the most accessible and rigorous EA exam preparation platform available. What began as a passion project driven by the belief that quality exam prep should never be locked behind steep paywalls has grown into a comprehensive learning platform trusted by thousands of EA candidates worldwide.

From day one, our approach has been simple — combine deep tax expertise with modern technology to create an adaptive, student-first learning experience. Every question, explanation, and simulation in our platform is crafted to reflect the real IRS Special Enrollment Examination.

2025
Year Founded
2500+
MCQs
98%
Pass Rate
Our Mission

Democratizing Access to EA Exam Excellence

World-Class Content, Free to Start

2500+ practice questions accessible for our students. We believe the best prep should be available to all serious candidates.

Adaptive, Technology-Driven Learning

Our LMS tracks your progress in real time, identifies weak domains, and personalizes your study experience for maximum efficiency.

Expert Collaboration, Not Just Software

Every piece of content is backed by real EA exam expertise and official collaboration with practicing tax professionals.

Leadership

The Minds Behind HKS Institute

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Founder

Hiren Soni

Chartered Accountant & Founder, HKS Institute

Hiren Soni is a qualified Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in taxation and financial education. Driven by the belief that premium exam preparation should be accessible and not prohibitively expensive, he founded HKS Institute to bridge the gap between aspiring EA candidates and quality learning resources.

As a CA himself, Hiren brings a practitioner's perspective to every aspect of the platform — ensuring that concepts are explained with real-world relevance, not just academic theory. His vision is for HKS Institute to become the gold standard in EA exam preparation globally.

Chartered Accountant EdTech Founder Tax Education
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Official Collaborator

Tom Norton

CPA, EA — Expert Author & Educator

Tom Norton is a distinguished Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Enrolled Agent (EA) with decades of experience in US federal taxation and IRS practice. He is the author of widely respected EA exam preparation books and lectures, known for his ability to make complex tax law concepts clear and approachable.

HKS Institute has officially allied with Tom Norton, integrating his lectures and study materials into our platform. This collaboration ensures our students have access to the most authoritative and exam-relevant content available — the same materials trusted by thousands of EA candidates.

CPA, EA Official EA Author IRS Tax Expert

Official Collaboration with Tom Norton CPA, EA

HKS Institute has entered into an official collaboration with Tom Norton CPA, EA — one of the most respected names in EA exam preparation. His books and lecture series are officially licensed and integrated into our learning management system, giving our students access to the same expert-level instruction that has helped thousands of candidates pass the IRS Special Enrollment Examination.

Official Books
by Tom Norton CPA, EA
Video Lectures
Licensed for HKS Students
Official Alliance
Formally established
What We Offer

Everything You Need to Pass the EA Exam

500+ Free MCQs

Practice without paying. Our free MCQ bank covers all 3 EA exam parts with full explanations.

Prometric Simulations

Timed, full-length exam simulations that mirror the real IRS testing experience.

Live Progress Analytics

Domain-level accuracy tracking, readiness scores, and study streaks — all updated in real time.

Tom Norton Study Material

Official lectures and books by Tom Norton CPA, EA — integrated directly into the LMS.

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