Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)

Designation Essentials
Status	Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization	Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
Qualification and Educational Requirements
Prerequisites	Five years experience in tax preparation, compliance, tax planning and consulting, of which 40 percent must be in tax planning and consulting.
Education Requirements	None. Optional exam preparatory course
Examination Type	ATA exam (online, closed-book, proctored)
Continuing Education Requirements	30 hours per year or 90 hours within a three-year period
Verification, Complaints and Accreditation
Check Designation Status Online	None
Investor Complaint Process	Via email. See Complaints in Code of Ethics.
Published List of Disciplined Designees	None
Accredited By	None