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Tax Ethics 4 Credits 4 Credits

Jul 22, 2021, 09:00 AM ET

Tax Ethics 4 Credits 4 Credits

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  • Subject Area

    Regulatory Ethics

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Jul 22, 2021, 09:00 AM ET

Learning Objectives

  • To discuss Circular 230 - IRS tax ethics
  • To discuss SSTS - AICPAs Statement of Standards on Tax Services
  • To discuss Unenrolled practitioner - anyone who is not an EA, CPA, or attorney
  • To discuss the Ethics - more set of rules that guide the tax practice world
  • To Know where to look for ethical tax guidance
  • To determine which parts of Circular 230 apply to your practice
  • To explain how to properly utilize due diligence in tax practice
  • To discuss ways to limit your professional liability with the use of ethical procedures
  • To define a tax quality control document

Course Overview

This online continuing education course is designed to meet the general ethics requirements for CPAs licensed in various states. It covers IRS Circular 230, AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services, IRS practice issues, and the IRC Sec. 6694(a) tax return practitioner penalty. This free ethics course is designed to provide the CPA with an ethical framework used to sort through ethical dilemmas. In addition to conceptual theories, it provides detailed guidance on the applicable specific laws, rules, and regulations. The ethics course is designed to serve a dual purpose, the course provides the tools to spot questionable ethical practices and acts as a detailed reference guide to research the appropriate ethical response to virtually any situation.

Many changes have taken place for business professionals due to COVID-19. Most workplaces have transitioned to fully remote operations, and there is an abundance of new rules and regulations to navigate through. In these difficult times, accounting and tax professionals must especially stay up to date on ethical practices and new quality control procedures.

In this practical CPE webinar, you will explore new changes to the ethics world and discuss how accountants can maintain an ethical practice.

In this Free Ethics webinar, you will also learn the ins and outs of Circular 230. Circular 230 is where tax practitioners have their main source of ethics. Oftentimes, practitioners can inadvertently go astray of these rules. This webinar will look at real-life examples of practitioners who violated Circular 230.

Key topics covered in this online tax ethics webinar

  • What does practice before the IRS mean?
  • Who may practice before the IRS?
  • What should a tax preparer do if he or she has knowledge of a client's omission of income from a tax return?
  • May a tax preparer rely on the work of other tax return preparers?
  • May a tax preparer rely on and use client-provided information?
  • Standards associated with giving advice to clients
  • Abolition of the disclaimer requirement
  • When must a tax preparer examine a client’s books and records?
  • Prepare for new changes in the ethics world
  • Identify the rules that apply to taxes
  • Locate resources for tax ethics
  • Develop quality control procedures for your tax practice
  • Apply the rules for Circular 230 to real-life examples
  • Maintain an ethical tax practice

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Regulatory Ethics for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 4 CPE Approved
Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-00574-21-S) 4 CE Approved
Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) 4 CE Approved
Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-00574-21-S) 4 CE Approved
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 4 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 4 CE Eligible
Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-00574-21-S) 4 CE Approved
License details Credits Status
Regulatory Ethics for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 4 CPE Approved
Ethics for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-00574-21-O) 4 CE Approved
Taxes for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) 4 CE Approved
Regulatory Ethics for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-00549) 4 CE Approved
Federal Tax Related Matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-00574-21-O) 4 CE Approved
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 4 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 4 CE Eligible
Federal Tax Related Matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-E-00574-21-O) 4 CE Approved

Additional Information

Credits

4

Credits

4

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Nicholas: Top-rated speaker for Latest TAX CPE/CE Webinars | myCPE

Nicholas Preusch , CPA (US)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Nicholas Preusch

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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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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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I truly enjoyed the presentation. Nick presented the material in an informative and entertaining way, including real life examples. I feel I learned a lot. I was interested in the entire 4 hour presentation. This long of a webinar could have been brutal with a different presenter.

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Excellent instruction and delivery of content. I enjoyed each hour of this training and there was never a dull moment. The instructor utilized numerous real life examples and illustration to highlight subject matter that could be complex at times.

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