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Is the CPA Exam or the Bar Exam More Difficult?

If you’re comparing the difficulty level of these two tests, you may be wondering, “Is the Bar or CPA Exam harder?” Both accountants and attorneys must prove their knowledge and skill by passing an exam. For those who want to be certified accountants, this test is the CPA Exam. For aspiring attorneys, the final assessment […]

5 Types of Tax Preparers

The business world needs the specialized expertise of tax preparers. But did you know that based on their credentials, tax preparers fall into 5 categories? In this article, I’ll review each type and explain their differences. I’ll also discuss the pros and cons of pursuing each according to your career goals. Categories of Tax Preparers […]

AFSP IRS: Annual Filing Season Program

Welcome to your ultimate guide to understanding the IRS Annual Filing Season Program. The IRS loves acronyms, and so do we. Therefore, we’ll happily use AFSP interchangeably with the Annual Filing Season Program from now on to make life just a little bit easier. (And we’ll learn some new acronyms along the way.) And what could […]

Lambers EA Review Course

Lambers EA Review offers training products to help you self-study for the Special Enrollment Examination for the Enrolled Agent (EA) credential. In this article, I’ll go over some of the strengths and weaknesses of this review program to help you decide if Lambers is right for you. Background of Lambers Vincent W. Lambers started Lambers […]

EA vs CPA: Which Accounting Certification Is Best for You?

By Stephanie Ng
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When it comes to your career, it’s good to have choices. These choices might relate to the company you work for, the location of your office, the hours you work, or your specialization. For those of us in the accounting and finance fields, one of the most important choices we can make is how far […]

CIA Requirements: Every Step to Earning the CIA Certification

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is very beneficial to auditors and accountants alike. The CIA benefits include higher income, more job opportunities, and additional trust and respect. Therefore, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) enforces high standards for CIAs with the CIA requirements. Altogether, the IIA has implemented 9 CIA certification requirements. And, some […]

CFA Benefits: 6 Reasons to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)

In the world of finance and investment, the title of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) is widely known and respected. What’s more, this title brings with it a host of career CFA benefits. While earning the CFA is not easy, the more than 167,0000 current CFAs will tell you that all of the time and effort […]

Becoming a Certified Internal Auditor: Answers to All Your CIA Questions

If you have any interest in becoming a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and taking the CIA exam, then you probably have some questions about the certification and how you can earn it. So, keep reading to learn all about the Certified Internal Auditor designation and start the process of becoming a CIA. What Is a […]

6 Reasons to Earn the EA Credential: The Benefits of Becoming an Enrolled Agent

By Stephanie Ng
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Are you a tax preparer looking to advance your career? Or, are you planning to break into the tax profession? In either scenario, the best thing you can do is earn the enrolled agent (EA) credential. The EA designation offers numerous advantages and is valuable to tax professionals at all career stages. So, learn about […]

How to Become an Enrolled Agent: 10 Steps to Earning Your Enrolled Agent Designation

For those specializing in tax, enrolled agent (EA) is a distinctive title that brings significant rewards. As an EA, you have seemingly endless opportunities to grow your career and, as a result, your bank account. So, if you’re thinking about pursuing the EA designation, then you can use this 10-step guide to learn everything you […]

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