ACAT PREPARATORY COURSE (various formats)

CPE: 10 (except for College Bookstore purchases)

Offered by: National Society of Accountants

Purchase:  Please click here for more information and order form.
Description:  This comprehensive self-study course is a highly effective way to prepare for the exam. The course encompasses all topics examined in Practice I, Practice II, and the EA Practice. Practice I covers Financial Accounting Statement Preparation, Presentation and Reporting. (5 hours of CPE) Practice II covers Professional Ethics, Business Law, Consulting Services and Taxation. (5 hours of CPE). The CPE hours are also accepted by NASBA and the IRS.

IRS PUBLICATIONS 
 

Preview Examination

CPE: None

Offered by:  ACAT

Description: A 200-question exam that exactly mirrors in format and topics the exam you will take. Answer key is provided so that you can grade it yourself and identify your knowledge strengths and weaknesses.

Pricing:  $40 for the full exam (Practice I and Practice II)

              $25 for the 100-question Practice I only

              $25 for the 100-question Practice II only  

Purchase:  Please click here for Order Form.

IRS PUBLICATIONS

ACAT recommends you download and study the following IRS Publications as you prepare for Practice II. All publications are available in downloadable format at www.irs.gov.

Instructions for Form 1120-S (2004)

Instructions for Form 2553 (Rev. March 2005) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2553.pdf

IRS Publication 17 – Your Federal Income Tax (2004) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf

IRS Publication 334 – Tax Guide for Small Business (2004) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p334.pdf

IRS Publication 3402 – Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3402.pdf

IRS Publication 525 - Taxable and Nontaxable Income (2004) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p525.pdf

IRS Publication 527 – Residential Rental Property http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p527.pdf

IRS Publication 535 – Business Expenses http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p535.pdf

IRS Publication 538–Accounting Periods and Methods (March 2005) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p538.pdf

IRS Publication 541–Partnerships (Rev. November 2004) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p541.pdf

IRS Publication 542 – Corporations (Revised November 2004) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p542.pdf

IRS Publication 553 – Highlights of 2004 Tax Changes http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p553.pdf

IRS Publication 925 – Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p925.pdf

IRS Publication 970 – Tax Benefits for Education http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf

IRS Publication 972 Child Tax Credit http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p972.pdf

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ACAT LIVE CRAM COURSE

CPE: None

Offered by: Affiliated State Organizations of the National Society of Accountants

Description:  A live, two-day course sponsored by an Affiliated State Organization of the National Society of Accountants. A facilitator interacts with the videos and students.  The ACAT Preparatory Course (written manual) is usually used as well.

To register:  Click here to view Cram Courses offered for the next ABA exam. Pricing is set by state organization

Fax: (703) 549-2984 
Email:  info@acatcredentials.org