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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 Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must:

  • be at least 18 years old and
  • have three years (i.e., tax seasons) of experience in tax preparation, compliance, tax planning and consulting, of which 40 percent must be in tax planning and consulting.
Designation Training Requirements

None
Designation Exam Type

Online closed-book, proctored exam
Continuing Education Requirements

30 hours annually
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Find a Tax Pro
Investor Complaint Process

Online at Disciplinary & Complaints Policy
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None