Certified Tax Professional

Why NACPB's CTP License?

• NACPB's Certified Tax Professional (CTP) license is America's leading tax license.
• NACPB is backed by Consortia Small Business Accountants. Consortia provides bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, and tax services to clients throughout the United States.
• Consortia requires the Certified Tax Professional license for their tax professional employees.

Become a Certified Tax Professional

The Certified Tax Professional (CTP) license enables bookkeepers to distinguish themselves from their competition, builds credibility, validates knowledge, demonstrates skill, verifies experience, and confirms professional ethics.

Requirements

Bookkeepers obtain the license by completing the required CTP courses, certifications, and experience, and agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct.

Each course may be substituted by an approved equivalent accredited course. Upon approval, the course is waived but you must pass the exam.

Accreditation

The Certified Tax Professional (CTP) license is accredited by National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB).

Certified Payroll Specialist (CTP)

1. Complete the Accounting Fundamentals, QuickBooks Online Fundamentals, and Payroll Fundamentals courses or equivalent.
2. Pass the Bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, and Payroll certification exams.
3. Verify one-year of bookkeeping experience or complete the one-year Bookkeeping Business Program.
4. Agree to abide by the Professional Code of Conduct
5. Complete the Certified Tax Professional Application for Licensure

Continuing Professional Education

Obtain 24 hours of CPE each year beginning the year after you obtain your license.

Annual Renewal

• Complete Annual Application for License Renewal
• Complete Annual CPE Reporting Certification Form (included in the Application for License Renewal)

Experience

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping applications
• Payroll applications

Forms

• Application for Licensure
• Professional Code of Conduct
• Annual application for license renewal
• Annual CPE reporting certification

Other

•  Agree and abide by the Professional Code of Conduct
•  Complete application for licensure
•  Obtain 24 CPE credits

Order

Click the drop down menu and select Initial Application, Renewal Application, or Late Renewal Application.