CPA vs. EA| Which is the better option?

[@crystatyusea]

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[@hector10908]

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[@jayjohnson4080]

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[@crystatyusea]

Thank you Jay!

[@Haik-to-the-o]

I hit the like before watching, keep up the great work.

[@linkingwithnaz1295]

Standard now is at least 150 college level credits in most states for a CPA. That's about same number of credits of a Bachelor's+Master's degree.

[@crystatyusea]

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[@laurenmarie7011]

Hi crysta, thank you for this! I am currently preparing to take the ea course.

[@morehn]

An EA obviously a lower level of expertise than a CPA, but they should also be more affordable. I wouldn't pitch a client by saying my specialty is just different than a CPA since an EA doesn't have any specialty that a CPA doesn't have.

[@greggh]

Have you ever considered becoming a tax court practitioner? How many EAs go on to also become a USTCP?

[@musicuniverse1356]

Really no point in taking the tax court exam, because you will be competing with a gazillion Tax Attorneys for the small number of tax cases that even make it to US Tax Court. I believe only 300 US Tax Court cases get adjudicated per year where a decision is rendered. This is due to the fact that most tax issues get solved at the administrative level through the IRS and a lack of judicial funding. In fact, US Tax Court judges travel around the US and there only about 20 or so judges.

[@boinknook]

Absolutely correct. Maybe 10% go to tax court. The other 90% is tax resolution. That tax court exam is very difficult. Only 10% test takers pass it.

[@musicuniverse1356]

@@boinknook It can 5 years for a case to make it through US Tax Court. Our judicial branch is criminally underfunded at all levels.

[@crystatyusea]

Hello, I have never considered that as an option. Less than 20% of EA's go on to become USTCP.

[@greggh]

@@crystatyusea I did some reading and it's much less than that. Since the USTCP exam has been given less than 300 total poeple have passed. And there are less than 100 practicing USTCPs total. It's a tiny number. Strange.

[@mahopacqc]

Many accounting students & professionals don't even know what EA stands for.

[@nkreseknowledge2241]

I'm interested in a tax preparation course please!

[@crystatyusea]

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[@edithdaisies5890]

Can NON - US Citizens train to become enrolled agents?

[@thinkwiselymeditations5562]

Awesome and informative video!! Are you still offering your tax preparation course? I want in!! I tried to use the link on a comment below but it’s not working.

[@darrickharris5534]

I am a financial advisor. I am considering getting the EA credential because many of the tools that I use are based in IRC (Sec. 7702, Sec. 125, Sec. 162, qualified plans) just to name a few. What are your thoughts ?

[@BeauAutin]

Thinking of this too, but in reverse! Studying for the EA right now and I think I'll go back for a CFP after a year or two.

[@ADA98310]

Nice break down!

[@prasantakumarbehera8333]

Hello Mam I'm from India And I recently completed my graduation Can you help me to be EA

[@user-tt4wp8ru8j]

Do you need an associates or bachelors degree to become an EA? And if not, how can you build trustworthiness as a professional who hasn’t completed college? Been wanting to start a tax business and become an EA like I’ve seen in your videos but I haven’t finished college yet and I’m worried that’ll hold me back

[@wholesalingtony1588]

Interested in becoming an EA... Which EA training course did you use?

[@ravishankarjha7367]

Can you please share the free pdf EA books,

[@megancushman405]

Do you need work experience to become an EA? Or is it just the exams?

[@avarrius]

Just exams

[@mirandah6927]

To use your healthcare analogy, CPAs are like doctors, and EAs are like nurses.

[@DavidAning]

Very good analogy 😊

[@KarolynaABCMultiserviciosB]

Either way , IRS take higher credential for EA than they do for CPA

[@crystatyusea]

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[@stalworth1]

I was told that you had to be a cpa to become an EA is this true? Or lawyer How can I start to become an EA

[@esayasayele4862]

No, if u compete high school and pass all 3 EA exams and don't have any personal tax issues and clear back ground. That is enough

[@stalworth1]

esayas ayele thank you so much I was very hesitant on by her course . How can start

[@DavidAning]

You don't even have to complete highschool. Just be at least 18 years old and have a clean criminal and tax record and pass three exams. Then, you'll be done.

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[@Londons_Tax-96]

Awesome video

[@aridiocabrera829]

in spanish 😀

[@rocier]

correct, most clients wont need a CPA. Most people should be able to do their own taxes tbh. But the difference between a CPA and EA is the difference between a doctor and a lifeguard, not a doctor and a differnt kind of doctor. CPAs require 5 years (150, not 120 hours) of education, a year working under another CPA with a letter of recommendation, and to pass the most difficult professional exam in existence. You can get your EA as a highschool dropout wit a couple weeks of cramming. If you want to grind out a "6 figure" income on guys that own small landscaping businesses that dont gross over 70k, or people with only w2s that don't know any better, then get your EA and spend your life arguing with your clientele and getting 75 bucks a return. Or just work at H&R block. If you want to be a professional, understand accounting, and be well respected, get your CPA. You get out what you put in. Its not equivalent.

[@giffy7962]

someones having a bad day

[@archieaardvark8670]

​@@giffy7962no he's explaining it very well

[@DavidAning]

He's definitely explaining it well 😅

[@rocier]

​@@DavidAningyou're on the same CPA vs EA search I went on. These losers trying to justify EA qualifications are clowns. They're on the same level of real estate agents. But the world is full of gullible idiots. Get your CPA. Earn your money and respect. Or dwell in the gutter with these losers

[@viralvidsrepository4632]

I thought I would provide some additional information for any businesses out there that are screening for an accountant. EA means enrolled agent with IRS, and it basically requires a person to take 3 tests which certifies them to work at H&R block. As far as accounting knowledge goes, the certification carries almost no weight whatsoever. That's not to say that there aren't EA's that know a ton of accounting(there are), but please don't infer you have a qualified professional merely because EA is behind his or her name. It is very simple to get this certification and therefore it is pretty meaningless. On the other hand, attaining the CPA is quite rigorous. It requires 5 years of college courses (with specific accounting curriculum), 4 incredibly rigorous exams with low pass rates, and a year of experience (apprenticeship) in "public accounting"(a supervising CPA has to sign your experience approval). In other words, if someone has CPA behind his or her name, you can be confident there is a minimum level of competence. But, since anyone reading the comments can basically attain the EA in a month , you be the judge of what that means in terms of accounting proficiency. Again, I'm not trying to say that you can't find a brilliant accountant that is only certified as an EA...You can. But I have met tons of EA's that are accounting idiots (and frankly not too bright on tax planning) and it's impossible to become a CPA and be an accounting idiot. The examination process precludes it.

[@Andrew-q8d6w]

Excellent information. Just an observation since I figure you're growing fast enough to still read comments, when you say "enrolled" and "financial" you are replacing the L sound with Y. I didn't know wtf you were saying Enro'ed agents, rewind... Financyo. try to enunciate that L :))

[@Andrew-q8d6w]

Excellent information. Just an observation since I figure you're growing fast enough to still read comments, when you say "enrolled" and "financial" you are replacing the L sound with Y. I didn't know wtf you were saying Enro'ed agents, rewind... Financyo. try to enunciate that L :))