What is the Professional Tax Academy?
The Professional Tax Academy is a comprehensive educational platform created by Universal Accounting Center to help tax professionals develop the knowledge, confidence, and business skills needed to build successful tax careers.
Whether someone is preparing their first tax return or expanding into business taxation, pursuing the Professional Tax Preparer designation, preparing for the Enrolled Agent examination, or building their own tax practice, the Academy provides a structured path for continued professional growth.
For Service Bureau partners, the Academy provides a turnkey education solution that complements the software and support they already provide.
You support the software. We support the education.
Professional Tax Academy
Learn the Skills. Earn the Designation. Build the Practice.
Whether you are new to tax preparation, already preparing 1040s, or ready to build your own tax business, Universal Accounting Center can help you take the next step.
Choose Your PathWhat Is Your Next Step?
The Professional Tax Academy is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
I’m New to Tax Preparation
Start with Personal Income Tax and learn how to prepare individual tax returns with confidence.
Learn Personal Income Tax →I Already Prepare 1040s
Expand into Profitable Business Returns and learn the returns independent tax professionals prepare every day.
Learn Business Returns →I Want the PTP Designation
Complete the required training and earn 90% or higher on the final exam to qualify for the Professional Tax Preparer designation.
View the PTP Path →I Want to Start My Own Tax Business
Add Universal Practice Builder and learn how to market, price, sell, and grow your tax practice.
Build Your Practice →I Want to Become an EA
Prepare for the IRS Enrolled Agent exam with video instruction and practice tests designed to help you prepare for all three exam parts.
Explore EA Prep →I Sell Tax Software
Partner with the Professional Tax Academy. You sell and support the software. We provide the tax education.
Partner With Us →Become More Than a Tax Preparer
Learn personal tax. Expand into business returns. Earn the Professional Tax Preparer designation. Build the practice you want.
Start Your Journey