Carrie Thompson Mick

Becoming an Enrolled Agent (EA) is a big step in advancing your tax career. But if you’re already a professional working full time, it can be difficult to fit exam prep into your schedule. Learn how to plan, strategize, and pace yourself to balance study and work to pass the EA Exam and advance as a tax services professional.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a core part of accounting workflows, from drafting memos and summarizing financial data to supporting audit and tax research. But while the benefits are clear, the risks of AI in accounting are often less understood. For accounting professionals at every stage of their career, understanding these risks isn’t optional anymore.

If you've worked in accounting for several years and have become disengaged from your work, you're not alone. Many professionals reach a point where they’re trusted, progressing, and doing everything “right,” yet the work itself feels routine. Fulfillment rarely comes from simply getting better at the same tasks. It usually comes from changing how the role is experienced: gaining influence, exploring new tools, or expanding beyond the traditional checklist of responsibilities.