Becoming a CPA or tax preparer. For many people, the career path of a tax preparer is just the beginning of their journey. The next leg of that journey might involve becoming a bookkeeper or ...

Steps To Becoming An EA. To become an EA, you’ll need to do the following. • Obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN) from the IRS. • Pass the Special Enrollment Examination (EA Exam).

Certified public accountants may become harder to find for tax preparation services as a number of CPAs are retiring and fewer young people are entering the profession. Even though April 15 is ...