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Communicate Bookkeeping Knowledge

NACPB bookkeeping certifications communicate and assure employers of your bookkeeping knowledge and understanding.

The bookkeeping certifications distinguish you from your competition, build credibility, and validate knowledge.

The bookkeeping certifications are required for the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license.

Why NACPB Certifications?

Individual Tax Certification Exam

Individual Tax Certification assures employers or clients of your individual tax knowledge. It distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

Business Tax Certification Exam

Business Tax Certification assures employers or clients of your business tax knowledge. It distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

Tax Planning Certification Exam

Tax Planning Certification assures employers or clients of your tax planning knowledge. It distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

Communicate Bookkeeping Knowledge

NACPB bookkeeping certifications communicate and assure employers of your bookkeeping knowledge and understanding.

The bookkeeping certifications distinguish you from your competition, build credibility, and validate knowledge.

The bookkeeping certifications are required for the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license.

Why NACPB Certifications?

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Individual Tax Certification

Individual Tax Certification requires the completion of the Individual Tax Fundamentals course and Individual Tax Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Business Tax Certification is accredited by Consortia Small Business Accountants. The Consortia is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

  • An Introduction to Tax
  • Tax Compliance, the IRS, and Tax Authorities
  • Tax Planning Strategies and Related Limitations
  • Individual Income Tax Overview, Dependents, and Filing Status
  • Gross Income and Exclusions
  • Individual Deductions
  • Investments
  • Individual Income Tax Computation and Tax Credits
  • Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods
  • Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery
  • Property Dispositions
  • Compensation
  • Retirement Savings and Deferred Compensation
  • Tax Consequences of Home Ownership

Materials

  • Individual Tax Certification exam
  • Individual Tax Certification certificate
  • Individual Tax Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take the Individual Tax Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Individual Tax Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Individual Tax Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Individual Tax Certification exam.

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Business Tax Certification

Business Tax Certification requires the completion of the Business Tax Fundamentals course and Business Tax Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Business Tax Certification is accredited by Consortia Small Business Accountants. The Consortia is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

  • Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods
  • Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery
  • Business Entities Overview
  • Corporate Operations
  • Accounting for Income Taxes
  • Corporate Taxation: Nonliquidating Distributions
  • Corporate Formation, Reorganization, and Liquidation
  • Forming and Operating Partnerships
  • Property Dispositions
  • Dispositions of Partnership Interests and Partnership Distributions
  • S Corporations
  • State and Local Taxes
  • The U.S. Taxation of Multinational Transactions
  • Transfer Taxes and Wealth Planning

Materials

  • Business Tax Certification exam
  • Business Tax Certification certificate
  • Business Tax Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take Business Tax Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Business Tax Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Business Tax Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Business Tax Certification exam.

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Tax Planning Certification

Tax Planning Certification requires the completion of the Tax Planning Fundamentals course and Tax Planning Certification exam. The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Tax Planning Certification is accredited by Consortia Small Business Accountants. The Consortia is a registered online Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for educational, vocational, or professional objectives.

Topics

  • Taxes and Taxing Jurisdictions
  • Policy Standards for a Good Tax
  • Taxes as Transaction Costs
  • Maxims of Income Tax Planning
  • Tax Research
  • Taxable Income from Business Operations
  • Property Acquisitions and Cost Recovery Deductions
  • Property Dispositions
  • Nontaxable Exchanges
  • Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLCs, and S Corporations
  • The Corporate Taxpayer
  • The Choice of Business Entity
  • Jurisdictional Issues in Business Taxation
  • The Individual Tax Formula
  • Compensation and Retirement Planning
  • Investment and Personal Financial Planning
  • Tax Consequences of Personal Activities
  • The Tax Compliance Process

Materials

  • Tax Planning Certification exam
  • Tax Planning Certification certificate
  • Tax Planning Certification badge

Steps

Step 1: Take the Tax Planning Certification pre-assessment test.

Step 2: Complete the Tax Planning Fundamentals course.

Step 3: Take the Tax Planning Certification post-assessment test.

Step 4: Take the Tax Planning Certification exam.

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Communicate Bookkeeping Knowledge

NACPB bookkeeping certifications communicate and assure employers of your bookkeeping knowledge and understanding.

The bookkeeping certifications distinguish you from your competition, build credibility, and validate knowledge.

The bookkeeping certifications are required for the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) license.

Why NACPB Certifications?

Annual Membership

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Testimonials and Endorsements

Why You Choose NACPB Bookkeeping Courses, Certifications, Training, Experience, and Programs.

"When hiring a bookkeeper, review the most common and reputable bookkeeping certifications to ensure you’re hiring a candidate who meets the requirements for the role. The NACPB is a gold-standard certification for bookkeepers."

Indeed

"Earning a bookkeeping certification may lead to more job opportunities by helping candidates stand out to employers. Certifications from NACPB are nationally recognized. Many employers respect these credentials and may even require them when seeking the best candidates."

Accounting.com