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 | Three years experience in tax preparation, compliance, tax planning and consulting, of which 40 percent must be in tax planning and consulting (with a tax season from January through April being considered one year). |
| Designation Training Requirements | None. Optional exam preparatory course |
| Designation Exam Type | ATA exam (online, closed-book, proctored) |
| Continuing Education Requirements | 30 hours per year or 90 hours within a three-year period |
| Verification and Complaints | |
| Online Designation Resource | None |
| Investor Complaint Process | Via email. See Complaints in Code of Ethics. |
| Published List of Disciplined Designees | None |