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Certification

Tax Preparers

Certification Description
This credential is for practitioners who handle sophisticated tax planning issues, including ownership of closely held businesses, qualified retirement plans and complex estates.

Certifying Organization
Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
http://www.acatcredentials.org/acat/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Tax Advisor Website

Certifying Organization
Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
http://www.acatcredentials.org/acat/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Tax Preparer Website

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Financial Management
http://aafm.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Certified International Tax Analyst Website

Certification Description
NBA's Tax Certification assures employers you have tax knowledge and skill. You obtain the Certification by passing the Uniform Tax Certification Examination.

Certifying Organization
National Bookkeepers Association
http://bookkeeperassociation.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Tax Certification Website

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