Whether you’re a tax professional, CPA or career-changer looking to become an EA, you’ve likely heard of the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination, or EA exam. This three-part exam is the key to becoming an EA and will help open doors for your tax career. While the EA Exam requires some studying and an established understanding […]
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3 unique ways to gain experience as an enrolled agent
If you’re an enrolled agent (EA) looking to gain experience in the field, it can be challenging to find new opportunities and a daunting task to figure out your ideal career path. Now that you’ve passed the EA Exam, though, opportunities abound. You can leverage your certification to pursue a wide range of professional growth […]
Enrolled agent exam prep tips for tax professionals
As a tax professional ready to become an Enrolled Agent, your first step is passing the IRS’s Special Enrollment Examination (or EA Exam). Congratulations – your existing tax knowledge will give you a head start. Now it’s time to familiarize yourself with the process, focus on the EA exam structure and find an exam review […]
How hard is the EA Exam?
Anyone looking to enter the world of finance or tax professionals will one day have to take and pass a credentialed exam that proves they understand the work. Becoming an enrolled agent (EA) is no different. Before you can begin working with clients at a firm or on your own, you have to pass the […]
How to choose exam prep: 5 things to look for if you want to sit for the EA, CPA, CMA, CISA or CIA Exam
When you’re looking to take your career to the next level by becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); your exam prep can be the deciding factor in passing or failing. There are dozens of different companies offering exam […]
Surgent offers career guidance for accounting professionals
Accounting might not be for everyone, but everyone who enters the field will find a path suited to their talents. The field of accounting is rich with career choices, branching in different directions but all leading to the satisfaction of helping others make sense of their money. Which path is right for you? It depends […]
The different jobs you can get with an EA credential
There are dozens of factors that go into job satisfaction, not just the work you’re performing. You should also consider factors like: Being an enrolled agent offers solid career benefits: there are hundreds of options, and there is no one-size-fits-all career path. To help you find the perfect career as an enrolled agent, we’ve put together a list […]
How to study for the Enrolled Agent Exam
The Enrolled Agent Exam (also called the IRS Special Enrollment Examination) is a 3-part process requiring careful preparation. While some exam stress is natural, it doesn’t have to feel completely overwhelming. Do any of these sound like you? Fear not – you can find study materials that match your learning style and make good use […]
Surgent announces first Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award winner
When a beloved Surgent team member passed away in 2021, we wanted to honor his legacy and commitment to educating the next generation of accounting and finance professionals. We created a semi-annual scholarship that would be awarded to students aspiring to a career in accounting or financial services. The Paul Wiese Bridge Builder Scholarship Award […]