Many tax professionals, including Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Enrolled Agents (EAs) must complete continuing education classes to maintain their professional licenses. The classes they attend must offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to count as courses taken to maintain a professional license. How many CPE credits are required each year depends on the type of license and the state in which you are licensed to practice. 

Drake Software Electronic Training Center offers continuing education courses that provide up to 11.5 CPE credits. The credits are offered for completing basic, intermediate, and corporate tax courses. To check out the tax courses and earn CPE credits, visit www.drakeetc.com. 

Drake Software Professional Tax Solution offers continuing education courses that award up to 12 CPE credits. The credits are offered for completing the Drake Software Evaluation Guide or by attending a Drake Software Seminar. Both courses are free of charge and are available to current and prospective Drake Software customers. 

Drake Software customers enjoy attending Drake Update Schools, where they learn the latest news in taxing, software updates, and tips and tricks to ease the preparation of tax returns. Drake customers who attend the annual update school can also earn up to 6 CPE credits. 

Every year the IRS hosts tax forums throughout the country. The tax forums are a great place to earn CPE credits, test new tax software, and network with people in your profession.