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The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation is dedicated to accrediting account, tax, and elder care specialists. We identify these individuals through a examination program that is statistically valid and fair. We are committed to providing this information to consumers to ensure they are represented by qualified professionals. To learn more about ACAT and its credentials, view our PowerPoint presentation.

Find an Accredited Tax or Accounting Professional

Now you have a resource for finding a tax or accounting professional with nationally recognized credentials Its simple with ACAT’s directory of credentialed professionals. The directory lists general professionals who do both accounting and taxation (ABA credential); accountants specializing in tax preparation (ATA and ATP credentials). Professionals who know the ins and outs of financial care for seniors are Elder Care Specialists.

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Types of ACAT Credentials

Accredited Business Accountants specialize in accounting services for small to medium size businesses, individual and families. They can provide personalized financial reports and interpret those reports for you. These professionals have passed the standardized Accreditation Council examination which tests technical proficiency in financial accounting, reporting, statement preparation, taxation, business law and consulting services. ABAs have a minimum of three years work experience in the accounting/taxation field. Read more about ABA professionals.

Accredited Tax Advisors credential holders have demonstrated the ability to handle sophisticated tax planning issues. including planning for owners of closely held businesses, planning for the highly compensated, choosing qualified retirement plans and performing estate tax planning. Their expertise covers tax returns for individuals, business entities, fiduciaries trusts, estates as well as tax planning and consulting. Read more about ATA credential holders.

Accredited Tax Preparer® (ATP) demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the existing tax code and the preparation of individual tax returns. This expertise covers comprehensive 1040 issues (including supporting schedules, self-employed returns) and ethics. Review what the ATP credential holder requires.

Elder Care Specialists have a thorough knowledge of preparing their clients for retirement the essentials of estate and trust planning and financial planning for the elderly. Read more about this accreditation.