Maryland Society of Accounting & Tax Professionals

Education Guide

2026 – 2027

CPE seminars, signature conferences, and professional development for CPAs, EAs, tax preparers, bookkeepers, and financial professionals.

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Maryland Tax Education Series — launches September 15, 2026. $250 members, $300 non-members for the 12-course on-demand series.
New
On-Demand Series
12 Courses
Launches September 15, 2026

Maryland Tax Education Series

Maryland rules. Maryland issues. Practical education built for Maryland professionals. Two courses are available at launch, with a new one added every month. Complete each course assessment with a score of 70% or better to earn credit — unlimited attempts, and access expires one year from enrollment.

On-Demand

Learn on your own schedule, from anywhere.

New Course Every Month

A new session releases on the 15th of each month.

At Least 12 CPE Hours

Earn credit as you complete the full series.

NASBA CPE & MD State Approved

No IRS continuing education credit.

$250 members|$300 non-members

For the full 12-course series.

Register for the Series
MSATP Legislative Breakfast Roundtable — October 23, 2026 at The Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, Maryland.
Members Only
Free
In-Person
30 Seats

MSATP Legislative Breakfast Roundtable

Real conversations. Stronger tax policy. Ahead of the 2027 Maryland Legislative Session, join a small, highly interactive roundtable with state policymakers and representatives from the Comptroller's Office. Come prepared to share taxpayer and practitioner impact stories, raise specific concerns, and offer constructive recommendations that help shape MSATP's advocacy for the session.

October 23, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

The Westin Annapolis

100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD

Only 30 Seats

Members only — free to attend.

Direct Access

Legislators and the Comptroller's Office.

Free for MSATP members

Seating is limited to 30 attendees.

Reserve Your Seat

Full Schedule

2026–2027 Seminars & Events

Click any course title to go to its registration page. Use the filters on the left to narrow by month, designation, speaker, CPE hours, or delivery method.

We're always adding more courses — check back often!

Member prices shown. Non-member pricing higher. Late fee applies 14+ days before event. Webinar rebroadcasts subject to 6% tax.

IRS CE categories (EAs & Tax Preparers): Federal Tax Update = recent legislative / form changes. Federal Tax Law = general federal tax topics. Ethics = Circular 230 / professional conduct.
NASBA Field of Study (CPAs): Technical = accounting, auditing, tax, IT, ethics (reg.), etc. Non-Technical = practice mgmt, personal dev, general software. Many state boards cap non-technical hours at ~50% of total CPE.
MD Individual Tax Preparer (16 hrs / 2-yr renewal, COMAR 09.38.02): Satisfy the 4-hour Maryland requirement with either 4 hrs MD Update or 2 hrs Ethics + 2 hrs MD Update. The remaining ~12 hrs come from Federal Tax.

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DateCourse / EventMember Price
October 2026
Oct 21–22
TaxSpeaker Business Tax In-Depth — Webinar

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Larry Pon

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 4 hrs Federal Tax Update + 12 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$410
Oct 21–22
TaxSpeaker Business Tax In-Depth — Ocean City

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Larry Pon

Only 3 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 4 hrs Federal Tax Update + 12 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$550
Oct 16
OBBB 2026 Guide to IRC 280A Rental Tax Strategies, RebroadcastOn-Demand Option

Dr. Tony Curatola, Drexel University

CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$110
Oct 16
The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
NASBA: Information Technology
$110
Oct 21
Happy Hour — Ocean City
All Members
FREE
Oct 23
MSATP Legislative Breakfast Roundtable

Only 28 seats left

MSATP Members involved in advocacy
NASBA: Social Event
FREE (Members Only)
Oct 23
AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
NASBA: Information Technology
$110
Oct 26
Lunch & Learn: GrabDocs Demo
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: Specialized Knowledge and Application
FREE
Oct 27
The Big Beautiful Bill: 2026 Tax Update — Webinar

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Terry Bakker, CPA, EA

CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$300
Oct 27
TaxSpeakers The Big Beautiful Bill: 2026 Tax Update- In Person - Baltimore, MD

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Terry Bakker, CPA, EA

Only 8 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$395
Oct 27FREE
Oct 28
MSATP Job Mixer: Connecting Seasonal Talent and Small Firm Owners
Small firm ownersaccounting & tax professionalsstudentsretirees
NASBA: Accounting
FREE
Oct 29
Maryland CPA Ethics, RebroadcastFree EthicsOn-Demand Option

Gary Bulmash, CPA

CPA
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Ethics
FREE
Oct 29
TaxSpeaker 1041's for Trust & Estates, Rebroadcast

Bill Leonard, CPA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$300
Oct 29
Ethics for Enrolled Agents and Maryland Tax Preparers, RebroadcastFree EthicsOn-Demand Option

Jason Dinesen, LPA, EA

EATax Preparer
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Regulatory EthicsMD State CE
FREE
November 2026
Nov 1–3
★Build Your Better Practice Conference (BBCC)

Only 15 seats left

SoloSmall Firm Owners
NASBA: Business Management & Organization
$1,250
Nov 11–12
Federal 1040 & Business Return Update: OBBBA Era — In-Person — Baltimore, MD

Bradley Burnett, JD

Only 12 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 14 hrs Federal Tax Update + 2 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$550
Nov 11–12
Federal 1040 & Business Return Update: OBBBA Era — Webinar

Bradley Burnett, JD

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 14 hrs Federal Tax Update + 2 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$410
Nov 4
Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Grigg Financial: Tax Strategies for High-Net-Worth Clients

Mark Dillon, InCommercial

Sponsored byGrigg Financial logo
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
FREE
Nov 9
Lunch & Learn: Xero Accounting Software

Xero

Sponsored byXero logo
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: Computer Software & Applications
FREE
Nov 10
1031 Exchange vs. Opportunity Zones 2.0 — A Tax Professional's Guide to Capital Gains

Justin Kiehne, Fortitude Investment Group; Tommy Thompson, Fortitude Investment Group

Sponsored byFortitude Investment Group logo
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
FREE
Nov 11
Federal 1040 Update: OBBBA Era (Day 1) — In-Person — Baltimore, MD

Bradley Burnett, JD

Only 12 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 8 hrs Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$395
Nov 11
Federal 1040 Update: OBBBA Era (Day 1) — Webinar

Bradley Burnett, JD

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 8 hrs Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$300
Nov 11FREE
Nov 12
OBBBA & 2026 Business Return (Day 2) — In-Person — Baltimore, MD

Bradley Burnett, JD

Only 12 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 6 hrs Federal Tax Update + 2 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$395
Nov 12
OBBBA & 2026 Business Return (Day 2) — Webinar

Bradley Burnett, JD

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 6 hrs Federal Tax Update + 2 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$300
Nov 16
Lunch and Learn: Aggregate Mining Investment Opportunities

Zach Murphy, Briarcliff Holdings Group; Chase Ravsten, Briarcliff Holdings Group

CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
NASBA: Specialized Knowledge and Application
FREE
Nov 16
SBA EIDL Distressed Loans — A Primer for Accountants & Attorneys, Webinar

Rebecca Sheppard, Peter J. Mancini & Daniel Staeven, Frost & Associates

Sponsored byFrost Law logo
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: Specialized Knowledge and Application
FREE
Nov 16
Coffee & Conversations: SBA EIDL Distressed Loans — A Primer for Accountants & Attorneys, In-Person

Rebecca Sheppard, Peter J. Mancini & Daniel Staeven, Frost & Associates

Sponsored byFrost Law logo
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: Specialized Knowledge and Application
FREE
Nov 16
TaxSpeaker: Influencer Tax Issues, Rebroadcast

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$135
Nov 17
LLCs and 1099 Reporting: Navigating Tax Classifications and Compliance

Jason Dinesen, LPA, EA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$75
Nov 18
★2026 MSATP Practitioner Liaison Meeting & 4-Hour Maryland Update

IRS Representatives · Krista Sermon, Maryland Comptroller's Office

Only 22 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: TaxesMD State CE
$200
Nov 18
Happy Hour — Columbia
All Members
FREE
Nov 18
4-Hour Maryland Tax Update Webinar

Krista Sermon, Maryland Comptroller's Office

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: TaxesMD State CE
$170
Nov 18
2026 MSATP Practitioner Liaison Meeting Webinar

IRS Representatives

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: TaxesMD State CE
FREE
Nov 19
TaxSpeaker: Preparations, Compilations & Review, Rebroadcast

Bill Leonard, CPA

CPA
NASBA: Accounting
$300
Nov 20
MVLS/Frost Law: Offer in Compromise: Settling Federal & Maryland Tax Debt for Less Than the Full Amount

Zachary Lyda, Frost Law; Darius Liely, Frost Law

Sponsored byMaryland Volunteer Lawyers Service logoFrost Law logo
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: TaxesMD State CE
FREE
Nov 24
ChatGPT Deep-Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
NASBA: Information Technology
$110
Nov 24
TaxSpeaker 1041's for Trust & Estates, Rebroadcast

Bill Leonard, CPA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$300
December 2026
Dec 2–3
TaxSpeaker 1040 In-Depth — Ocean City

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Bill Leonard, CPA

Only 26 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 6 hrs Federal Tax Update + 10 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$550
Dec 2–3
TaxSpeaker 1040 Tax In-Depth — Webinar

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Bill Leonard, CPA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 6 hrs Federal Tax Update + 10 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$410
Dec 1
Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Grigg Financial on Tax-Efficient Strategies

Tim Kelly, Ares Wealth Management Solutions

Sponsored byGrigg Financial logo
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
FREE
Dec 2
Happy Hour — Ocean City
All Members
FREE
Dec 4
Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
NASBA: Information Technology
$110
Dec 4
Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
NASBA: Information Technology
$110
Dec 7
2-Hour Maryland Update, Rebroadcast

Krista Sermon, Maryland Comptroller's Office

CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: TaxesMD State CE
$110
Dec 10FREE
Dec 10
Small Business Retirement Issues for 2026, Rebroadcast

Dr. Tony Curatola, Drexel University

CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$110
Dec 11
Lunch & Learn: AI for Accounting Firms: Save Time Without Putting Client Data at Risk

S.T. Royer, Royer Networks

Sponsored byRoyer Networks logo
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: Information Technology
FREE
Dec 15
TaxSpeaker: Preparations, Compilations & Review, Rebroadcast

Bill Leonard, CPA

CPA
NASBA: Accounting
$300
Dec 17
Maryland CPA Ethics, RebroadcastFree EthicsOn-Demand Option

Gary Bulmash, CPA

CPA
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Ethics
FREE
Dec 18
Agentic AI for CPAs: Automate Workflows with Intelligence

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
NASBA: Information Technology
$110
Dec 28
TaxSpeaker 1041's for Trust & Estates, Rebroadcast

Bill Leonard, CPA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$300
Dec 29
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPA
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Behavioral Ethics
$110
Dec 30
Smarter Tax Services with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

John Higgins, CPA, CITP

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$110
January 2027
Jan 5–6
TaxSpeaker 1040 In-Depth — Gaithersburg

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Bill Leonard, CPA

Only 44 seats left

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 6 hrs Federal Tax Update + 10 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$550
Jan 5–6
TaxSpeaker 1040 Tax In-Depth — Webinar

Bob Jennings, CPA, EA; Bill Leonard, CPA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: 6 hrs Federal Tax Update + 10 hrs Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$410
Jan 5
Happy Hour — Gaithersburg
All Members
FREE
Jan 14FREE
On-Demand (Anytime)
Anytime
Maryland Tax Education Series
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: TaxesMD State CE
$250.00
Anytime$60.00
Anytime
Medical Deductions Deep-Dive: Breaking Down IRS Rules
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Categorizing Workers and the New Overtime and New Independent Contractor Rules for 2026
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Business Law
$90.00
Anytime
Protect What You've Built: Cyber Security Best Practices
CPAEATax Preparer
NASBA: Information Technology
$90.00
Anytime
Tax Strategies for Middle-Income Households Part 1

Jason Dinesen, EA

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Maryland CPA Ethics
CPA
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Regulatory Ethics
$125.00
Anytime
Life Cycle of a Revocable Living Trust
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Clergy Tax Planning for 2026
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$75.00
Anytime
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Navigating Worker Classification in 2026
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$75.00
Anytime
Minister Tax Filings and IRS Audit Triggers
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Minister Opt Out Decision for Social Security
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$75.00
Anytime
Deason Rule Guide for Ministry Tax Compliance

Bill Davidson

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$75.00
Anytime
Crypto Currencies & Taxes 2026 Update
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
OBBB Reform and IRS Rules for Clergy Housing Allowance

Bill Davidson

CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$75.00
Anytime
Death of a Partner: Partnership §754 Election
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime$90.00
Anytime$75.00
Anytime
Ethics for Enrolled Agents and Maryland Tax Preparers
EATax Preparer
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Regulatory EthicsMD State CE
$60.00
Anytime
All About Those New TRUMP Accounts
CPAEACFPTax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$75.00
Anytime
Tax Loss Limitation Rules Including OBBB Impact
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: Federal Tax LawNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Representing Your Clients Before the IRS: What You Can (and Can't) Do
CPAEATax Preparer
IRS: EthicsNASBA: Regulatory Ethics
$75.00
Anytime
Maximizing the Value of Fringe Benefits After OBBB for 2026
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
OBBB Impact on Home Office and §179 Deductions
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Business Interest Expense Limitation Rules under OBBB in 2026
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
OBBB Tax Credits for Small Business Owners and Employees
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
Tax Issues and the Gig Worker in 2026
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$90.00
Anytime
OBBB 2026 Guide to IRC 280A Rental Tax Strategies
CPAEATax PreparerBusiness Owners
IRS: Federal Tax UpdateNASBA: Taxes
$90.00

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