The National Society of Accountants (NSA) is a resource for information about accounting topics and issues. NSA member accountants provide diversified accounting services to small businesses and individuals across the United States. An overview and background on NSA is shown in this NSA Fact Sheet.
NSA members hold many professional credentials that validate their knowledge and professionalism. Some of these credentials are offered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT), an independent accrediting and monitoring organization affiliated with NSA. Learn more at www.acatcredentials.org or click here for the ACAT Fact Sheet.
NSA Income & Fees Survey
NSA conducts a periodic survey of members to gauge the average cost of preparing many types of tax returns. Data is compiled nationally, regionally and by state. Click on the following links for press releases and survey highlights: 2011-2012 NSA Income and Fees Survey
2012 NSA & ACAT Press Releases
IRS Approves National Society of Accountants As a Continuing Education Provider January 31
NSA Executive Vice President John Ams Named to IRS Advisory Council January 19
National Society of Accountants Offers Free Web Tutorial to Prepare for RTRP Exams January 19
NSA Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2012 Scholarships January 20
2011 NSA & ACAT Press Releases National Society of Accountants Recommends Taking IRS Tax Preparer Exam After April 15; Tax season provides training ground for exam preparation December 1, 2011
Year-End Tax Tips for Individuals From The National Society of Accountants November 28
Year-End Tax Tips for Businesses From The National Society of Accountants November 28
Tax Preparation Fees a Strong Value, Says National Society of Accountants; Survey finds average cost for an itemized return is reasonable at $233 November 21
ACAT Accepting Registrations for Fall 2011 Accountancy and Taxation Accreditation Exams: 2012 Testing Dates Also Announced October 25
ACAT Elects New Officers and Directors September 21
NSA EVP Named to Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting September 20
NSA Honors Award Winners at 66th Annual Meeting September 14
NSA Elects New Officers and Directors at 2011 Annual Meeting September 8
NSA Survey Finds Tax Preparation Fees Stable; Accountants Committed to Professional Development August 3
NSA Members Receive One Free Online Course from Thomson Reuters July 27
National Society of Accountants Announces ConnectED Webinars Through November 2011 July 20
Accountants and Tax Preparers Pass ACAT Exams; Eligible for Professional Credentials July 19
NSA Submits Comments to IRS On Tax Preparer Competency Exam; Supports approach to test "minimal competency" July 14
NSA Launches Social Network to Discuss IRS Tax Forums and Other Tax Issues; Real-time interaction and discussions helps tax preparers connect with colleagues June 28
National Society of Accountants Updates Enrolled Agent Exam Review Course: Conforms to changes in the new EA exam June 14
NSA Scholarship Foundation Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners May 31
NSA Offers Self-Study Course for Registered Tax Return Preparer Exam; Course considered "blueprint" for passing exam May 23
June 15 Looms as Next Deadline For Estimated Tax Payments; National Society of Accountants reviews the tax rules for self-employed individuals and offers advice on saving for estimated taxes May 23
National Society of Accountants Praises Repeal of Onerous Form 1099 Reporting Law April 5
NSA Offers 10 Money-Smart Tips for Your Tax Refund April 4, 2011
Ten Money-Saving Tips for Filing 2010 Tax Returns March 16, 2011
No More Procrastinating! The Tax Return Season is Underway January 31, 2011
NSA Calls on IRS to Delay New E-Filing Regulations for One Year January 10, 2011
Twenty-One People Pass ACAT Exams to Earn New Accounting and Tax Credentials March 25, 2011
ACAT Accepting Registrations for Spring 2011 Accountancy and Taxation Accreditation Exams: New computer-based exams introduced for Accredited Tax Advisors and Accredited Retirement Advisors March 25, 2011