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Earn CPE at Upcoming Drake Software Update Schools®—Registration Opens Soon

Earn CPE at Upcoming Drake Software Update Schools®—Registration Opens Soon

Drake Software Update Schools will soon be back in session to prepare tax professionals for a new season with tax software updates and CPE credits. 

Who's attending?  

Our team has worked tirelessly to develop new features, which we are excited to present to tax preparers along with tax software instruction, tips, and tax and industry updates.  

Attendees will have the chance to interact with our Drake Software experts like Chief Revenue Officer John Sapp, CPA, Director of Education Christine Reynolds, and Software Trainer Ann Campbell, CPA, CIA, gaining valuable insights through both the presentations and Q&A sessions. 

We will also welcome esteemed industry sponsors, including Rightworks™, Gruntworx®, Kotapay®, TheTaxBook®, Protection Plus®, Drake Software banking partners, and IRS Representatives, including: 

  • Local IRS Stakeholder Liaisons to answer your questions 
  • Taxpayer Advocates to meet with directly and help with tax resolution  
  • Representatives from the Taxpayer Experience Office 

Don’t miss these opportunities to get direct support and provide feedback on the taxpayer experience! 

Why attend?  

Drake Software users and tax preparers nationwide are gearing up to attend Update Schools, where they'll network, earn up to 8 hours of CPE credit, and delve into best practices and industry updates crucial for optimizing software use. 

Update Schools provide an all-encompassing experience for tax professionals: refreshing knowledge, direct interaction with experts, networking with peers and partners, and accessing valuable industry insights.  

When is it?  

The schedule kicks off on November 14 in Dallas, Texas, and continues through several cities, concluding on January 9 in Franklin, North Carolina. Registration and hotel discounts are available for a limited time—see Support.DrakeSoftware.com/Schools for more details. 

 

Dallas, TX | November 14, 2024 

Sheraton DFW Hotel 

 

Franklin, NC | November 19, 2024 

Drake Software Education Center 

 

Concord (Charlotte), NC | December 5, 2024 

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa 

 

Atlantic City, NJ | December 12, 2024 

Harrah’s Atlantic City 

 

Las Vegas, NV | December 17, 2024 

Caesar’s Palace 

 

Franklin, NC | January 9, 2025 

Drake Software Education Center 

Can’t make it in person?  

Connect with our software experts during live Q&A and gain the skills, knowledge, and CPE credits you need from your favorite easy chair with our Update School Live Webcasts. 

Don't miss out on this premier event tailored for tax professionals by Drake Software. We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and newcomers for an enriching experience! 

Detailed registration and session information for both in-person schools and live webcasts can be found at Support.DrakeSoftware.com/Schools. 

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Susannah Hornback

Susannah graduated from Troy University in 2016 with an English degree—which she uses daily to engage with taxes, of all things. She began writing for the tax industry right out of school, and even after eight years, she is still amazed at how rewarding it is to put complex tax concepts into simple language.