Activating your ACAT Credential

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You've passed your examination administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, now let's get it active so you can use it!

On the next few pages we're going to gather some information to validate you've passed and offer you the opportunity to get a paper certificate to recognize your hard work.

To confirm your identity, you must also upload a copy of a valid state or federal ID (drivers license, passport, etc.)

Name(Required)

Please provide your full legal name. Please double-check the spelling, and do not use all caps.

First Last

Do you currently hold an ACAT credential?(Required)

No, this is my first credential

Yes, I already hold a credential

Which ACAT credentials did you hold prior to passing this exam??(Required)

Accredited Business Accountant

Accredited Tax Advisor

Accredited Tax Preparer

Accredited Tax Advisor

Proof of Identity(Required)

Please provide a copy of your driver's license, passport, or other valid ID. This is only used to validate your identity and will not be retained for any other purposes.

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 15 MB.

Email(Required)

Please provide your email address to be used for further correspondence with you. This address will be visible in our credential holder directory unless you specifically opt-out.

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Phone(Required)

PTIN #

Please provide your PTIN if one is assigned. For ABA and ATP certificants, this is required for the AFSP exemption.

Which exam did you pass?(Required)

Congratulations on passing! There is a $50 activation fee to begin using your credential which includes renewal until June 30, 2026. We will collect payment information at the end.

Accredited Business Accountant (ABA)

Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)

Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)

Accredited Retirement Advisor (ARA)

Score(Required)

Please enter your final score that was sent to you upon completing the exam. Note, that a minimum score of 70 is required to be achieved.

Please enter a number from 70 to 100.

Score - Part II(Required)

Please enter your final score that was sent to you upon completing the exam for Section 2. Note, that a minimum score of 70 is required to be achieved.

Please enter a number from 70 to 100.

Printed Certificate

Are you interested in a paper certificate being mailed to display your achievement? This is not required but great for those who have offices with clients who visit you.

Price: $20.00

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Certificates Ordered

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If so, enter it below. Otherwise, skip ahead.

Activation Fees

The amount below is your total cost to activate your credential plus any optional printed certificates.

On the next several screens, we're going to collect your credit card information to submit payment.

Credit Card(Required)

Credit Card

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Expiration Date

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Billing Address(Required)

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Shipping Address

If you ordered a printed certificate and have a different address to mail this to, please specify below.

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