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Finance Exam Prep

by 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 high-frequency test topic—making it ideal for studying during commutes, workouts, or short study sessions. Created by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®, a financial professional and exam specialist who has personally passed multiple professional licensing exams, Tax Exam Prep was developed from firsthand experience with how complex—and often poorly explained—tax exam material can be. The goal is simple: make tax exam preparation clearer, more accessible, and more effective through structured explanations and modern learning tools. Whether you’re preparing for the EA Exam, transitioning into a tax career, or reviewing before test day, this podcast is designed to guide you step by step—one concept at a time. Free practice tools, AI-powered explanations, and additional exam prep resources are available at: https://open-exam-prep.com/

Latest episodes

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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 65, Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Representation

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

Oct 9
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 64, Currently Not Collectible and Economic Hardship

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

Oct 8
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 63, Offers in Compromise

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

Oct 7
2 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 62, Installment Agreements

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

Oct 6
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 61, Collection Due Process and Equivalent Hearings

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

Oct 5
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 60, Assessment Lien Levy and Collection Sequence

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

Oct 4
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 59, Fast Track Settlement and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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

Oct 3
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 58, Statutory Notice and Tax Court Boundaries

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

Oct 2
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 57, Independent Office of Appeals Conferences

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

Oct 1
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 56, Thirty-Day Letter and Written Protest

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

Sep 30
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 55, Audit Reconsideration and Reopening Issues

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

Sep 29
2 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 54, IRS Summons Authority and Enforcement

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

Sep 28
2 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 53, Information Document Requests and Exam Interviews

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

Sep 27
2 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 52, Correspondence Office and Field Examinations

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

Sep 26
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 51, How Returns Are Selected for Examination

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

Sep 25
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 50, Reading IRS Notices and Protecting Deadlines

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

Sep 24
2 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 49, IRS Third-Party Contacts and Direct Contact Rules

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

Sep 23
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 48, Taxpayer Bill of Rights and Publication 1

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

Sep 22
3 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 47, Advising Clients About IRS Communications

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

Sep 21
2 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 46, Client Interviews and Fact Development

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

Sep 20
3 min

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