Enrolled Agent

with a Master's in Accounting

An enrolled agent is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has demonstrated technical competence in tax and is the only taxpayer representative licensed to practice by the United States government.  Only EAs, attorneys and CPAs may represent taxpayers without limitation before the IRS.  EAs advise and represent taxpayers who are being examined by the IRS, taxpayers who are unable to pay, and taxpayers who wish to avoid or recover penalties.  EAs prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and any other entities with tax-reporting requirements.  Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, all EAs specialize in taxation and are required by the federal government to maintain their professional skills with continuing professional education.