360Taxes.org is an extension of the AICPA’s successful 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program (http://www.360financialliteracy.org/), a free effort of the nation’s certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life.

Tax planning is most effective when integrated with a taxpayer’s overall financial plans and that financial and tax planning should happen all year long rather than just at tax time.  Because CPAs are expert at a broad variety of financial services such as financial, estate and business planning, they are uniquely qualified to combine tax planning with a taxpayer’s other financial needs.. 

In order to be a CPA, individuals must have a college degree (and they frequently have a Master’s in finance or accounting), pass the rigorous CPA exam, be licensed to practice in their state, commit to adhere to CPA ethical standards and complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years.