Making the Most of Tax Courses

Tax courses give tax professionals an opportunity to practice the application of legislative changes

Tax courses provide a number of benefits to tax professionals that include Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit as well as an opportunity to discuss recent legislative changes and how to apply them to a taxpayer's specific situation. Tax professionals are able to receive advice from experts in the field and come to a full understanding of complex laws through participation in tax courses.

These programs are also convenient as many are available online or in a CD-ROM format to make continuing education possible for the professional with a busy lifestyle. Try making the most of tax courses with the use of the following information:

1. Attend tax seminars and conferences to receive CPE credit.

2. Complete business tax classes at your own pace.

3. Take a taxation course online.

 

Find tax seminars and tax training in an area near you

Look for tax seminars and conferences that also provide CPE credit for the time you spent in attendance of the event.
Try: Council for International Tax Education (CITE) provides training in international business through training programs in the areas of country tax, international tax, transfer pricing, export tax, tax accounting and U.S. tax courses. Attend a seminar or conference and receive CPE credits. Lorman Education Services provides instruction in areas that include tax laws, retirement plans, unclaimed property and more. Find a Tax Seminar offered by Lorman Education Services in location near you.

Enroll in a self-paced tax course

Choose a CPE program that allows you to complete an income tax course or taxation education in another area at your own pace. Look for an accredited distance program that can help you reach your educational goals while maintaining your busy lifestyle.
Try: The Higher Course in Federal Taxation offered by the National Tax Training School (NTTS) prepares students for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Special Enrollment Examination through instruction in areas that include the federal tax structure. This is a self-paced study that allows you to complete the course at a time that works for your busy schedule. PASS Online.com is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Certified CPE that provides taxation education as well as courses in accounting and ethics. Choose convenient tax training courses with the use of formats that include CD-ROM or online classes.

Register for online tax courses for convenient access to taxation education

Online tax classes are a convenient way for you to further your professional growth if returning to a campus to take income tax classes or business tax courses is impractical.
Try: The Corporate Income Tax Returns Workshop is an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) self-study course. Gain a better understanding of recent tax changes as well as hands on experience with the application of these legislative changes while you earn CPE credit simultaneously. Tax Laws and Legislative Changes is a basic level online course that covers new tax relief acts and how to use this legislation when helping a client. Acquire NASBA Registry/QAS credits upon successful completion of the course.

 

• If you are a member of a professional association, inquire about tax courses offered through the organization and apply membership discounts when available.

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