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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 218 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 earlier today, with 218 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®.

Episodes
218
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 3] 18, Returning Client Records

Aug 23, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 17, Practitioner Fees and Contingent Fee Rules

Aug 22, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 16, Assistance from Suspended or Disbarred Practitioners

Aug 21, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 15, Prompt Disposition of Pending Matters

Aug 20, 20263 min

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

Aug 19, 20262 min

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

Aug 18, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 12, Furnishing Information to the IRS

Aug 17, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 11, Circular 230 and the Office of Professional Responsibility

Aug 16, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 10, PTIN Application Renewal and Compliance

Aug 15, 20262 min

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

Aug 14, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 08, Enrollment Renewal and Form 8554

Aug 13, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 07, Becoming an Enrolled Agent and Form 23

Aug 12, 20263 min

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

Aug 11, 20263 min

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

Aug 10, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 04, Unlimited Representation Rights

Aug 9, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 03, What Constitutes Practice Before the IRS

Aug 8, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 02, Exam Format PSI Testing and 2025 Law Cutoff

Aug 7, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 3] 01, Introduction to Representation Before the IRS

Aug 6, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 100, Real Estate Professional Status and Material Participation

Aug 5, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 99, Passive Activity Loss Rules — §469

Aug 4, 20263 min
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