2012 Course Descriptions
Download a PDF of the Course Descriptions for the 2012 National Conference. An overview of the tracks is listed below.
Individual sessions from Levels 1 and 3, the Graduate Level in Representation or the Tax Preparation Issues track may be selected as part of the Open track. NAEA’s National Conference will be held August 5-7, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Full information on the National Conference can be found at www.naea.org.
Schedule Note: Classes will be held daily from 8:00am-4:40pm. A morning and afternoon break will be provided from 9:40am-10:00am and 2:40pm-3:00pm. In addition, the conference will break for lunch (on your own and available for purchase in the exhibit hall) from 11:40am-1:00pm daily.
National Tax Practice Institute® (NTPI™)
At its core, NTPI is a three-level program developed to sharpen the skills of practitioners at all stages of their careers. With each level of this program, participants expand their knowledge and skills, and gain the confidence needed to guide their clients successfully through the often challenging maze of the Internal Revenue Code, tax regulations and agency structure.
Enrolled agents who successfully complete Levels 1, 2 and 3 (in order) become NAEA’s National Tax Practice Institute™ Fellows. Those who become Fellows join ranks with others who have achieved the highest educational achievement in representation. Prospective clients using the ”Find an Enrolled Agent” directory on the NAEA website may include “Fellow” in their search criteria. The member profiles of Fellows also showcase this designation, adding a level of distinction to their expertise.
All sessions qualify for CE credit. NTPI Levels 1, 2, and 3 are open only to enrolled agents, CPAs, and tax attorneys.
Tax Preparation Issues (Sun, Mon, Tues)
The Tax Preparation track is well-known for exploring and explaining complex tax problems. This track is open to all tax preparers.
View course descriptions for the Tax Preparation Issues track!
Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) Review (Sun, Mon, Tues)
Now is the time to step-up and become an enrolled agent. Why bother with a “basic” license, when enrolled agents (EAs) have an exemplary reputation for professional excellence and high ethical standards?
This in-person, intensive three-day SEE review will cover all three parts of the SEE (Individuals, Businesses, and Representation) and is designed for the experienced preparer who is already very familiar with IRS tax code. A textbook and test prep CD is included. For those who are not quite as experienced, NAEA also offers an online SEE prep course which covers each part in more detail. Information on this class is available on the NAEA website under Resources in the “Becoming an Enrolled Agent” section. For those who are familiar with IRS tax code and want the direct connection with the instructor, this class is perfect.
