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Finance Exam Prep

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Finance Exam Prep is a daily podcast designed to help future tax and finance professionals pass their certification and licensing exams with clarity and confidence. Built and operated by OpenExamPrep, this podcast breaks down major tax exams into focused, easy-to-digest episodes covering the CPA & Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam, including Part 1 (Individuals), Part 2 (Businesses), and Part 3 (Representation, Practices, and Procedures). Each episode targets one key tax concept, common exam trap, or

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03:11

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 20, Solicitation...

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2026/08/25

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - The use of "Enrolled Agent" or "EA" is permitted, but claiming to be "IRS Certified" or using the IRS logo is strictly forbidden. - All advertising, including

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02:59

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 19, Conflicts of...

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2026/08/24

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A conflict of interest exists under Circular 230 section 10.29 when representation is directly adverse to another client or is materially limited by other

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03:07

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 18, Returning Client...

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2026/08/23

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - Your primary duty under Circular 230 section 10.28 is to promptly return all client records necessary for tax compliance upon request. - A fee dispute does not

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03:02

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 17, Practitioner Fees...

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2026/08/22

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The general prohibition under Circular 230 against charging unconscionable and contingent fees. - The specific exception allowing contingent fees for representing a

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03:15

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 16, Assistance from...

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2026/08/21

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - Practitioners are forbidden from knowingly accepting assistance from or assisting anyone disbarred or suspended from IRS practice. - The definition of "assistance"

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03:11

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 15, Prompt Disposition...

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2026/08/20

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - A practitioner must not unreasonably delay the prompt disposition of any matter before the IRS. - Using delay as a strategy, such as hoping an IRS agent will be

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02:46

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 14, Due Diligence as to...

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2026/08/19

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - That due diligence under Circular 230 is a standard of 'reasonable care,' not a guarantee of correctness on all filings. - You may rely on client-provided

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03:16

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 13, Client Errors and...

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2026/08/18

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - Your two primary duties under Circular 230 §10.21 are to promptly inform the client of an error and advise on potential consequences. - You are strictly prohibited

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03:37

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 12, Furnishing...

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2026/08/17

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Under Circular 230 Section 10.20, you must promptly submit records upon a lawful IRS request. - If you don't possess requested records, you must notify the IRS and

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03:34

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 11, Circular 230 and the...

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2026/08/16

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Secretary of the Treasury's authority to regulate practitioners comes from 31 U.S.C. section 330, with Circular 230 containing the specific rules of conduct. -

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02:35

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 10, PTIN Application...

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2026/08/15

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - Who is required to obtain a PTIN, including the rules for nonsigning preparers. - The annual PTIN renewal window and the importance of personal tax compliance in the

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02:52

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 09, Continuing Education...

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2026/08/14

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - The 72-hour total continuing education (CE) requirement for each three-year Enrolled Agent enrollment cycle. - The annual minimums: at least 16 hours of CE per year,

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03:00

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 08, Enrollment Renewal...

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2026/08/13

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - The three-year EA renewal cycle is based on the last digit of your SSN, grouped as 0-3, 4-6, and 7-9. - Form 8554 is the application for renewal, and the standard

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03:08

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 07, Becoming an Enrolled...

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2026/08/12

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - You must file Form 23, the Application for Enrollment, within one year of passing the final part of the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). - The application

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03:03

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 06, Special and Limited...

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2026/08/11

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - The specific individuals, like family members and full-time employees, who can make limited appearances before the IRS without being a CPA, attorney, or EA. - The

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03:17

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 05, Limited Practice by...

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2026/08/10

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The specific representation rights granted to Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) participants. - That representation is strictly limited to the tax return and year

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03:20

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 04, Unlimited...

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2026/08/09

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The three professional designations (Attorneys, CPAs, Enrolled Agents) that have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. - That unlimited rights cover all

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03:13

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 03, What Constitutes...

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2026/08/08

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - That "practice before the IRS" is a specific set of actions defined by Circular 230, going far beyond just preparing tax returns. - The four key activities that

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03:23

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 02, Exam Format PSI...

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2026/08/07

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - The EA Part 3 exam contains 100 questions, but only 85 are scored; treat every question as if it counts. - You are allotted 3.5 hours of testing time, and it's

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03:14

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 01, Introduction to...

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2026/08/06

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.In this episode you will learn: - What it means to 'practice before the IRS' and the activities this covers. - Why Treasury Department Circular 230 is the essential rulebook for all tax

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