5 reasons becoming an EA is a great career choice Why become an enrolled agent (EA)? Let’s get down to business. An EA credential costs less in time and money than other credentials and is a great way to advance your tax prep career. To earn an EA, there are no educational requirements, and the […]
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What is an Enrolled Agent?
Becoming an enrolled agent can transform your tax prep career The world of federal taxes is complex. When individual and business taxpayers need to navigate this rocky turf, it helps to have someone on their side who knows the territory. Enter the enrolled agent (EA). The EA is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. […]
Who should become an Enrolled Agent?
A taxpayer learns that the IRS has questions or is even launching an audit. Imagine the fear and confusion. What’s next? Few people know that there is someone who can help – someone with extensive knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code. That someone is an Enrolled Agent, or EA. What is an enrolled agent? EAs […]
EA vs CPA salary: what you need to know for your career
Becoming either an Enrolled Agent (EA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will significantly impact your career, giving you the title of “trusted professional” in either the tax or accounting fields. As you weigh the two options, consider differences in salary, job function and career path. EA vs CPA salary According to ZipRecruiter.com, the national average salary for an Enrolled […]
4 internship tips to lead to success
Internships are an exciting, engaging, and structured way to start your career journey while still in school. They introduce you to career options, allow you to find your fit, and build your resume without having to make a full-time commitment at the start. To help you navigate your internship experience we have put together four […]
How to Study for Accounting Credential While Working Remote
The novel coronavirus has truly changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Things we never thought about before, like going to the grocery store, going to the gym, and going to work are being changed and restricted at a rapid pace. Many of us are now telecommuting (or working from home) as many […]
5 Essential Time Management Strategies When Studying for a Certification
Time management – a phrase that we’re all familiar with in accountancy but many of us don’t know how to implement it. But it really is a crucial skill when it comes to gaining that certification you have your eye on, and pretty necessary for securing that desired spot at an accounting firm. So whether […]
Microsoft Office skills for working professionals
Everybody knows what Microsoft Office is, and everybody knows it’s important to have on your resume – but do you know why? Hiring managers expect working professionals to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Here are three reasons why. Communication is crucial for leadership As you look to take steps in […]
How to Put Together a Study Plan for After Graduation
Whether it’s what you want to hear or not, it’s true that most successful exam candidates agree taking the exam as soon as you can post-graduation is your most effective path to passing. Between having the knowledge from Accounting classes fresh in your mind, to being a practiced test-taker, putting the skills you learn at […]