Social Media Ethics: IRS Updates and AICPA Standards 2 Credits
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Social media is a powerful tool, but it comes with risks for tax professionals. From sharing insights to engaging with clients, online interactions must align with ethical standards.
The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has raised concerns about how tax practitioners use social media, emphasizing compliance with Circular 230. Missteps—whether in advertising, confidentiality, or conflicts of interest—can lead to legal trouble, reputational damage, or even disciplinary action. The AICPA Code of Conduct also sets clear guidelines on the ethical responsibilities of CPAs, ensuring professionals uphold the integrity of the profession, both online and offline. Are you navigating these digital spaces responsibly?
This CE course explores the ethical challenges tax professionals face in social media engagement. You'll uncover risks tied to tax advice, endorsements, and professional boundaries. Through guidance from the OPR, practical case studies, and an overview of the ethical framework set forth by the AICPA, you will gain a thorough understanding of the best practices to safeguard both your reputation and your practice in today's digital world, helping them stay compliant in an ever-evolving digital world.
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Join us and gain the knowledge to maintain professional integrity while effectively leveraging social media. Don’t let a single post jeopardize your career—stay compliant and confident in the digital age!
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Ethics for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 2 CPE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-S) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-S) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1819) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Regulatory Ethics for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Federal ethics for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-S) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-S) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Regulatory Ethics for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Regulatory Ethics for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Federal ethics for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-S) | 2 CE | Approved |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Ethics for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 2 CPE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-O) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-O) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1819) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Regulatory Ethics for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Federal ethics for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-O) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Federal ethics for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-O) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Regulatory Ethics for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Regulatory Ethics for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Federal ethics for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-02251-25-O) | 2 CE | Approved |
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Nicholas has worked with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent and an Attorney with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. Nicholas has authored publications for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy, AICPA’s Tax Advisor, NATP’s Tax Pro Journal, and CCH’s Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure. He also co-authored a textbook, Tax Preparer Penalties and Circular 230 Enforcement, published by Thomson Reuters. Nicholas has been recognized as the Top 5 Under 35 CPAs in Virginia, and is a member of the AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee. Nicholas is an adjunct professor at the University of Mary Washington. He is a graduate of Carthage College, University of Connecticut (M.S. in Accounting), Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D.), and Georgetown University (LLM in Taxation).
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