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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 161 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 9 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 3 days ago, with 161 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®.

Episodes
161
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] 61, Home Office Deduction — Exclusive and Regular Use

Jun 27, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 60, Vehicle Expenses — Standard Mileage vs Actual

Jun 26, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 59, Meals — 50% vs 100% Deductible

Jun 25, 20264 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 58, Travel Expenses — Tax Home and Away from Home

Jun 24, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 57, Change of Accounting Method — Form 3115

Jun 23, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 56, Hybrid Accounting Method

Jun 22, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 55, Cash vs Accrual Accounting Method

Jun 21, 20265 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 54, Lower of Cost or Market (LCM)

Jun 20, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 53, Inventory Methods — FIFO, LIFO, Specific ID

Jun 19, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 52, Business Casualty Losses

Jun 18, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 51, Bad Debt Deduction — Specific Charge-off

Jun 17, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 50, Involuntary Conversions — §1033 Deferral

Jun 16, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 49, Like-Kind Exchanges — §1031 (Real Property Only)

Jun 15, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 48, Section 1231 — Sale of Business Property

Jun 14, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 47, Section 1250 Depreciation Recapture

Jun 13, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 46, Section 1245 Depreciation Recapture

Jun 12, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 45, Alternative Depreciation System (ADS)

Jun 11, 20263 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 44, Listed Property — Vehicles and Computers

Jun 10, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 43, Section 179 Expensing — Limits

Jun 9, 20262 min

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 42, Bonus Depreciation — Phase-Down Schedule

Jun 8, 20263 min
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