Monday, September 9, 2013
Money Talks: A Brief Look at Tax CPE Courses
While
young students often hear that learning is a lifelong process, this
adage can also apply to working professionals who have already spent
many years in their respective trades. For instance, tax advisers
need to undergo continuing
professional education (CPE)
if
they want to be updated on taxation laws, as well as to reinforce the
knowledge they already have. After all, any financial advice they
give can lead anybody to either prosperity or ruin.
CPE
courses that tackle taxes (or taxation in general) cover a wide range
of applications. One such aspect is business taxation, for which tax
advisers are taught the importance of tax credits, filing tax reports
correctly and
on time, managing operational costs, and many others. Of particular
importance are the statutes and provisions of local and federal tax
laws, information that will greatly benefit businesses that operate
in multiple states.
Another
important CPE course deals with employment taxation, which is
arguably the area most people are familiar with. The importance of
paying for Social Security, Medicare, and other taxes are discussed
here; tax advisers can use this knowledge to help both employers and
employees. Aside from tackling the basics of paying taxes, this
course can also teach participants about common mistakes that could
lead people to charges of tax
evasion.
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