Tenney & Associates associate passes IRS Enrolled Agent exam
New partner in firm also announced
Tenney & Associates, CPA’s announces that Justin Tidd has passed the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Enrolled Agent (EA) exam. This intensive three-part exam underscores and confirms knowledge and professional expertise required to manage individual and business tax returns, including client representation, practice and procedures. The EA status is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. Professionals who earn EA status must also complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.
“Because the Enrolled Agent exam is so extensive and in-depth Justin Tidd has now reached personal and professional milestones in his career,” said David Tenney, managing director of Tenney & Associates, CPA’s.
Enrolled Agents, like attorneys and certified public accountants, have unlimited practice rights before the IRS. They are unrestricted in representing taxpayers, the types of tax matters managed and which IRS offices they can represent as clients. EAs are authorized to represent individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts and other entities at all levels of the IRS including audits, collections and appeals.
“I am proud to be named an Enrolled Agent and excited to offer this level of service to our clients at Tenney & Associates,” said Tidd.
Tidd currently serves as an associate at the firm and performs a wide variety of tasks with emphasis on tax planning and preparation. Prior to joining Tenney & Associates, CPA’s in September 2012, he worked as a staff accountant with another area public accounting firm. A native of Newport, he graduated from Marietta College in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
¯ Tenney & Associates, CPA’s has announced the appointment of Ryan Becker, CPA, as a partner in the firm.
“I am very pleased to name Ryan Becker as a partner at Tenney & Associates, CPA’s,” said David Tenney, managing director of the firm. “He has been a huge asset to our team and will continue to offer his experience and exceptional service to our clients in his new capacity.”
Becker has over 15 years of experience in public accounting and has provided tax, accounting and business consulting services to clients of the firm. At Tenney & Associates, CPA’s he manages a wide variety of clients located in both Ohio and West Virginia. Becker also manages the firm’s accounting and audit functions.
“At Tenney & Associates we pride ourselves on the services and professional advice we offer to individuals, estates and businesses. I look forward to continuing to support our clients and growing the firm,” said Becker.
Becker graduated from Marietta College in 2000 with degrees in public accounting and business management. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Ohio Society of CPAs and is licensed as a CPA in both Ohio and West Virginia.
Tenney & Associates, CPA’s has offices in Marietta and Parkersburg.