Becoming an Enrolled Agent makes a lot of sense for many people who are interested in becoming a tax professional, yet may not be very interested in becoming a CPA because of the years of college and testing involved. The vocation of an enrolled agent is much more specific than the broad scope that a CPA can operate within. An enrolled agent's career path can be accomplished with on the job learning, self study, and passing 3 tests known as the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) tests. After which the enrolled agent becomes a federally authorized tax practitioner who can represent taxpayers before the IRS.
