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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 56, Hybrid Accounting Method
Published: June 22, 2026
Duration: 2:49
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The hybrid method is a combination of cash and accrual accounting permitted by the IRS.
- A business with inventory must use the accrual method for all purchases and sales of that merchandise.
- Service-based income and general operating expenses can often be accounted for using the cash method under a h...