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Finance Exam Prep

Finance Exam Prep

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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Show overview

Finance Exam Prep has published 117 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 7 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 3 min and 4 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 117 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®.

Episodes
117
Started
2026
Median length
4 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

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 2] 17, C Corporation — Computing Taxable Income

May 14, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 16, C Corporation Formation — §351 Nonrecognition

May 13, 20264 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 15, Check-the-Box Election — Form 8832

May 12, 20264 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 14, Single-Member LLC — Disregarded Entity Rules

May 11, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 13, Limited Liability Company (LLC) — Default Tax Classification

May 10, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 12, Partnership Termination and Dissolution

May 9, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 11, Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) — Partner Reporting

May 8, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 10, Partnership Distributions — Cash and Property

May 7, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 09, Guaranteed Payments to Partners — §707(c)

May 6, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 08, Special Allocations and §704(c) Built-In Gain

May 5, 20264 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 07, Partnership Allocations — §704(b) Substantial Economic Effect

May 4, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 06, Inside Basis vs Outside Basis

May 3, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 05, Partnership Formation — §721 Nonrecognition

May 2, 20264 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 04, Hobby vs Business — Activity for Profit Test

May 1, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 03, Schedule C — Common Deductible Expenses

Apr 30, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 02, Self-Employment Tax and Schedule SE

Apr 29, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 01, Sole Proprietorship Basics and Schedule C

Apr 28, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 1] 100, Exam Day Strategies and Final Review

Apr 25, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 1] 99, Form 1040 Review and Common Errors

Apr 24, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 1] 98, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Apr 23, 20263 min
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