At every level of government, finances are tightening.  Once steadfast in the knowledge that their jobs were safe during economic recessions, governmental employees have been stripped of their sense of security.  Budget slashing for States and municipalities begins at the Federal level.  Departments, programs, and services once deemed untouchable have been reduced, and the workforce that administers and operates those entities is diminishing.

 

While there are no guarantees in an unforgiving economy, there are safeguards that can be applied as hedges against unemployment.  Professional development is one such hedge.  Nothing says “value” to a current or future employer like continuing education and resultant certification or designation.  Such credentials speak of the employee’s respect for and dedication to his craft.  To the employer, they say, “This proactive team member has acquired training that will help us advance the organization’s goals.”

 

For accountants, particularly those employed by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service), professional designation as an EA (Enrolled Agent) indicates significant competencies.  This credential empowers accountants to represent clients during IRS audits and minimize risk, both to clients and the agency, associated with inaccurate preparation of tax forms.  Keenly aware of enrolled agent continuing education requirements and respectful of potential EAs’ needs to pursue the designation at their own pace, Fastforwardacademy.com has crafted relevant online course content and tools, not limited to Webinars, that facilitate attainment of EA designation.  Every course has been verified by the IRS.  And, every course ensures that students will be educated with respect to the most current tax legislation.

 

Created by accounting and auditing professionals, the curriculum includes a two-hour ea ethics course: a module that enhances one’s worth to an employer concerned with the integrity of his workforce.  Clients can configure the curriculum to meet their individual needs, by choosing one, more, or all of the easily comprehensible courses.  For the aspiring EA, Fastforwardacademy.com provides the tools necessary for career advancement and improved job security.

 

In this job market, reinvention of one’s aptitudes is the key to career longevity.  Reinvention, however, does not necessarily equate to a total reinvention of the wheel.  Success is often attained, in this fiercely competitive economy, through continuing education.  For employees who wish to expand their base of skill and knowledge — as well as companies that service these individuals through career education — ongoing training results in attainment of credentials that make employees more knowledgeable, more diverse, and therefore, more sustainable to one’s current and future employers.

If you are a professional certified as an Enrolled Agent (EA), you know this to be true of the enrolled agent continuing education requirements.  Properly trained, EAs are empowered to represent the interests of taxpayers whose tax submissions are subject to audits.  Unrestricted with respect to the scope of tax issues to be investigated or the type of taxpayers they may represent, an EA is a valuable commodity.  They can facilitate the audit process, reduce risk to their clients, and if applicable, accelerate the recovery of tax funds.  Proper training in this aspect of taxes, therefore, is essential.

While it is vital to choose an educator well experienced in the provision of EA continuing professional education (CPE) courses, it is also critical to choose a service whose material is easily understood, quickly retained, and developed by professionals.  It is equally important that the service be configured to the needs and schedules of its students.  Fastforwardacademy.com is that service.

Verified by the IRS, created and continually updated by EAs, CPAs, and MBAs as well as professional editors, the Fastforwardacademy enables potential students to view course content at no cost before committing to their innovative program.  Those who capitalize upon the program acquire skills and knowledge at their own pace.  For those wishing to become an EA, the site also provides an enrolled agent ethics course.

Developed and presented with expertise, the program is comprehensive and extremely user-friendly.  Please visit the site today to view free content and learn more about this program so essential to one’s professional development.