Preparation For ACAT Examinations


ATP Preparation

We offer two study materials for the ATP exam:

1. The Accredited Tax Preparer Preparatory Course
The Accredited Tax Preparer Preparatory Course is a study aid, published by the NSA to help you prepare for the 100-question Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP) Exam. Each chapter has review questions at the end. The ATP Preparatory Course will also provide participants with the tax knowledge necessary to easily pass the IRS minimum competency exam for the level of tax returns they prepare.


2. Essentials of Federal Income Taxation for Individuals and Business
Linda M. Johnson, Ph.D., CPA

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ATA Preparation

We currently offer:

The Accredited Tax Advisor Preparatory Course
This course, written by experts in the field, comprehensively covers taxes and tax planning for businesses, corporations and partnerships, estates and trusts, consulting and ethics. Each chapter has review questions at the end.The ATA Preparatory Course will also provide participants with the tax knowledge necessary to easily pass the IRS minimum competency exam for the level of tax returns they prepare.

Click here to order online or download the order form

ABA Preparation

For an overview on the ABA credential, review the ABA Candidate Handbook=

1. ABA Preparatory Course

Written by an expert in the field of accountancy accreditation, NSA's ABA Preparatory Course is designed to help students and practitioners prepare for the ABA Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy. This book offers a comprehensive review of Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Preparation, Presentation and Reporting (Practice1) and Business Consulting Services, Taxation, Business Law and Ethics (Practice 2). It includes sample questions and answers after each section, as well as a home study examination covering the entire curriculum. The ACAT ABA Preparatory Course is available at www.nsacct.org/profdevselfstudy.asp?id=484, Practice 1 and Practice 2 may be purchased separately or as a set.

You can also order via downloadable form: ABA Preparatory Course Order Form

2. ABA Study Guide

Preparing for the Accredited Business Accountant Exam can seem overwhelming. This Study Guide breaks down the ABA Prep Book into "bite-sized" chunks making studying easier. ABA Study Guide

3. Preview Exam

ACAT's 200-question self-study, self-graded Preview Exam mirrors in topic and question format ACAT's ABA exam. Use the Preview Exam to evaluate your knowledge level, determine which areas of the five topics you need to brush up on before you take the exam.

Pricing:
              $40 for the full exam (Practice 1 and Practice 2)
              $25 for 100-question Practice 1 only
              $25 for 100-question Practice 2 only  

Purchase:  Download Preview Exam Order Form or Click here to order online.

4. IRS Publications

IRS Highlights of Tax Changes
IRS Instructions for Form 1120-S
IRS Instructions for Form 2553
IRS Publication 17 – Your Federal Income Tax
IRS Publication 334 – Tax Guide for Small Business
IRS Publication 521 – Moving Expenses
IRS Publication 525 – Taxable and Nontaxable Income
IRS Publication 527 – Residential Rental Property
IRS Publication 535 – Business Expenses
IRS Publication 538 – Accounting Periods and Methods
IRS Publication 541 – Partnerships
IRS Publication 542 – Corporations
IRS Publication 553 – Highlights of 2005 Tax Changes
IRS Publication 600 – State and Local Sales Taxes
IRS Publication 925 – Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules
IRS Publication 970 – Tax Benefits for Education
IRS Publication 972 – Child Tax Credit
IRS Publication 3402 – Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies
IRS Publication 4492 – Information for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma

Live Review Courses

There are currently no live review courses scheduled.

The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation^® (ACAT)
1010 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1574 888.289.7763 x 1343 info@acatcredentials.org