Enrolled Agent CEU

[Kurly]

Hi Folks:

Can someone refresh this old mind? 72 Hours CEU 3 Years, 2 Hours CEU per year. How many of each can be Live Seminars, Correspondence, Etc.

Thanks

Kurly (EA 34 Years and counting)

[dsi]

A minimum of 72 hours of CPE during each three year period (enrollment cycle) with a minimum of 16 hours per year where:

* A minimum of 14 hours per year in individual Federal taxation or Federal tax related subjects, including accounting, tax preparation software and taxation or ethics. where such courses are designed to enhance professional knowledge.
* 2 hours in Ethics is required each calendar year

[S T]

Ea Ceu

If a member of NAEA - then you need

90 hours per 3 year cycle or 30 hours CPE per calendar year - 2 hours per year of which needs to be Ethics. Hours can be live, online study, etc.

http://www.naea.org/memberportal/Resources/ForTaxpayers/whatis_EA.htm

if not a member of NAEA- irs requirement is

Enrolled Agents renew on a staggered schedule, based on the last digit of the EA’s social security number. To be eligible for renewal for the enrollment cycle, Enrolled Agents must complete 72 CPE credit hours for the three year cycle, with a minimum of 16 CPE per year. Two CPE credit hours per year must be in Ethics.

Note: Some professional organization require their Enrolled Agent members to complete 30 CPE credit hours per year.

Sandy