Unethical Minds (Ethics)

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Course Description:

They’re lurking all around us, sometimes hiding in plain sight. You never know who around might be an UNSUB (Unethical Subject).  Join the UBAU (Unethical Behavior Analysis Unit) as we profile some of the most egregious ethics violations and explore the pitfalls that can lead otherwise ethical preparers astray. 

Together we will unearth the truth about the history of tax preparer ethics and the events that led us to this classroom today.  We will explore the evolution of ethical guidelines and how they are applied and enforced.

We will dive deep into the most outrageous cases of unethical behavior, including the latest in predatory practices, and due diligence requirements.

Learning Objectives

Explain the significance of Ethics as a mandatory course within the profession.

Discuss the repercussions and punitive measures associated with ethical breaches.

Identify instances of ethical misconduct and analyze strategies for ethical resolution.


NASBA CE: 2 Hours/Ethics
CTEC CE: 2 Hours/Ethics
IRS CE: 2 Hours/Ethics
ACAT CE: 2 Hours/Ethics

NSA Webinar Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None   
Advance Preparation: None   
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based

No refunds or exchanges for cancellations. For more information regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please contact NSA toll-free at 800-966-6679.

NSA is approved by NASBA, the IRS, ACAT, and CTEC as a provider of continuing professional education.

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Sarah Fields

EA & Tax Professional

Sarah Fields is an IRS Enrolled Agent and Tax Controversy Manager at Rosefelt Tax Law.  The firm represents individuals and businesses with serious domestic and international tax and financial issues out of offices in the Washington D.C. Metro area, Florida and throughout the United States.  Sarah has extensive experience in working with IRS and State tax controversy cases daily for clients and specializes in Collection and Audit matters.  Since 2008 she has worked for top attorney-CPAs in the New York metro area and earned NAEA’s prestigious NTPI Fellow designation in 2016. She holds degrees in Accounting and Engineering and has spoken on Offers-in-Compromise at the NYU Tax Forum in New York City, National Association of Enrolled Agents educational programs, various state bar associations and for CPA Academy.  She often will confer with top IRS leaders on matters of the latest importance and provide feedback to them on programs.  Sarah listens carefully to her client's situation, priorities, and goals, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the possible solutions for their tax matters. As a key leader of the Rosefelt Tax Law team, she provides her clients with peace of mind by outlining a manageable step-by-step resolution and following up in a caring and consistent manner. She works diligently to defend her clients from aggressive actions by the tax authorities by managing their cases in a controlled and attentive way, and always striving for the best outcome. When not working with clients, Sarah also spends time as a professional painter and textile artist.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • National Association of Enrolled Agents
  • Pennsylvania Society of Enrolled Agent

 

EDUCATION

  • BS, Accounting, Mountain State University
  • AAS, Computing Graphics/CAD-CAM, SUNY Alfred NY
  • National Tax Practitioner Institute Fellow, NAEA Organization
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NSA is approved by NASBA, the IRS, ACAT, and CTEC as a provider of continuing professional education.

The National Society of Accountants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/.

NSA has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer the above courses to go towards the annual "continuing education" requirement imposed by the state of California. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.com.