Make plans to join us for Drake Software Update Schools, where you’ll gear up for tax season with the latest industry insights, software enhancements, and expert-led training. This is more than just an update, it’s your chance to stay ahead, connect, and grow! Earn up to 8 hours of CPE.

What’s in store?

• Industry trends, legislative activity, and key developments impacting the upcoming filing season

• Important tax law and filing season updates affecting tax preparers and taxpayers

• What’s new in Drake Tax, including updates related to return preparation, forms, and filing workflows

• New features, productivity enhancements, and workflow tools in Drake Software

• Emerging trends shaping the future of tax practice, including technology, efficiency, and advisory services

• Time-saving tips, workflow strategies, and tools designed to support and grow your practice

• Interactive discussions, Q&A sessions, and practical insights from Drake professionals and guest industry experts

At the in-person Update School, you'll have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with industry vendors and guests, including Canon, Community Tax, EPS Financial, Gruntworx, Kotapay, Latino Tax Pro, Protection Plus, Refund Advantage, Refundo, Republic Bank, Rightworks, The TaxBook, Topaz, and SBTPG (Santa Barbara Tax Products Group), and more!

Registration

For more information and to register, go to Support.DrakeSoftware.com/Schools or from your user account at Support.DrakeSoftware.com select Drake Support Site > Training > Update Schools. See the Update School FAQs for more information.

**Register before October 1 to save and receive a FREE Update School On-Demand Video**

In-Person Update Schools

Location	Date
Parsippany N J - Hilton Parsippany	November 6, 2026
Franklin NC - Drake Education Center	November 12, 2026
Concord NC - Embassy Suites	November 16, 2026
Dallas TX - Sheraton DFW	December 4, 2026
Las Vegas NV - Paris*	December 14, 2026
Franklin NC - Drake Education Center	January 5, 2027

*Extend your Las Vegas training experience with the Drake Tax PowerStart Companion course, presented one time only the day after the Las Vegas Drake Software Update School. This additional course offers practical training on Drake Tax desktop, Drake Hub, Schedule C & E reporting, fixed assets, investment and digital asset activity, document organization, client communication, customized reports, billing setup, Drake Pay, and other tools designed to support a more efficient tax practice. Registration is separate, so don’t miss this opportunity to reserve your seat: Register here.

Virtual Webcast Update Schools

Unable to join us in person? We've got you covered. Our Virtual Webcasts offer live Q&A with our software experts and 8 hours of CPE.

Date	Time
November 12, 2026	8:30 - 5:00 ET
November 18, 2026	9:30 - 6:00 ET
November 23, 2026	8:30 - 5:00 ET
November 30, 2026	11:30 - 8:00 ET
December 10, 2026	8:30 - 5:00 ET
December 18, 2026	9:30 - 6:00 ET
January 5, 2027	8:30 - 5:00 ET
January 14, 2027	11:30 - 8:00 ET
January 15, 2027	8:30 - 5:00 ET
January 21, 2027	8:30 - 5:00 ET

“This was a great CPE experience. I love that tax updates were integrated into Drake examples. This moved so quickly (those little breaks make a difference!) and the presenters were very good. I will be back!”  Sharon I.  ̶  Ohio, January 14, 2026