FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TAX ACADEMY

1. What is the Tax Academy?
   A series of 10 four-hour formal and structured foundational tax seminars geared to staff with 0-5 years of experience.  The first seminar will be held July 7, 2011.
    
2. When are the seminars held?
   The live seminars will be held throughout the year, 1:30-5:00 p.m. in the NMSCPA classroom at 3400 Menaul Blvd. in Albuquerque.  The specific dates are:
   January 13, 2012, May 9, May 23, and June 20.
    
3. What are the topics?
   The 10 topics will all relate to corporate taxation: formation of entities, flow through classification, compensation and benefits, restructurings, and other topics deemed necessary to provide a strong foundation in corporate taxation.
    
4. Who will instruct the Tax Academy seminars?
   The seminars will be instructed by a variety of local tax practitioners.
    
5. Who is eligible to enroll in the Tax Academy?
   The Tax Academy is open to Society members with 0-5 years of experience.
    
6. What is the tuition to enroll?
   The cost of instruction for the entire series of 10 seminars is $199.  This fee is paid in full prior to the start of the Academy.  Once enrolled, there will be no refunds, cancellations or substitutions; the payment applies to the individual, not the firm.
    
7. Are CPE certificates issued to attendees?
   Proof of CPE attendance will be awarded at the end of each seminar.  In addition, a certificate of completion in the Tax Academy will be awarded to each person who attends at least 70% of the seminars.
   
   
8. How do I enroll? 
   Telephone Tasha Harper, Member Services Representative, at 505.246.1699 or 800.926.2522.