Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 56, Hybrid Accounting Method

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...