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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 264 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 15 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 264 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®.

Episodes
264
Started
2026
Median length
3 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 3] 64, Currently Not Collectible and Economic Hardship

Oct 8, 20263 min

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

Oct 7, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 62, Installment Agreements

Oct 6, 20263 min

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

Oct 5, 20263 min

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

Oct 4, 20263 min

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

Oct 3, 20263 min

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

Oct 2, 20263 min

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

Oct 1, 20263 min

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

Sep 30, 20263 min

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

Sep 29, 20262 min

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

Sep 28, 20262 min

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

Sep 27, 20262 min

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

Sep 26, 20263 min

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

Sep 25, 20263 min

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

Sep 24, 20262 min

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

Sep 23, 20263 min

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

Sep 22, 20263 min

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

Sep 21, 20262 min

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

Sep 20, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 45, Building a Representation Case File

Sep 19, 20263 min
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