A Comparison of Tax Certification Programs
Universal's Professional Tax Preparer Certification is unlike any other tax training course available on the market today. Although similar to other courses in that it provides training on the common 1040 forms, the Professional Tax Preparer Certification is the only video course that offers the following additional training in:
In-depth Marketing Strategies — With 25 years experience, we know what works and doesn't in attracting a tax clientele. You'll learn the techniques that will save you years of testing and dead ends. Instead, with our library of prospecting letters and fliers, you'll be able to start out with the professional and proven methods to make you profitable quickly. Additionally, you'll receive coaching support from marketing experts.
Partnership, Limited Liability, and Corporation Returns — You'll learn how to prepare the more lucrative business returns, including the 1065, 1120, 1120S, and K1's. This complete training enables you to offer a complete tax practice and place you in even greater demand.
Fee Schedules — How much should you charge for your service? In this course, you'll receive a recommended fee structure for both hourly and tax return preparation. You won't need to guess as to what's competitive and fair for you and the client - we'll show you.
Interviewing Techniques — You'll receive instruction and demonstrations showing you how to get the client's information up front and efficiently.
Tax Support — You'll have access to experienced tax professionals for one year to answer your tax preparation questions.
Current Tax Forms —The Universal course is updated every year to bring you the latest in tax training. Presently, we are providing the 2009 course, with an update for 2010 taxes so that you can be preparing taxes this season.
Proven Practice Management Techniques — Running your business like a pro can bring you even greater success than you dreamed. Universal's course is the only course to include business management training uniquely focusing on the needs of the sole practitioner.
CTEC Approved — Our tax training programs have been approved by the California Tax Education Council for training tax preparers who must register with the State of California before they are allowed to prepare taxes there.
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The Professional Tax Preparer (PTP) program consists of video instruction, practice books, and manuals.
