The annual Drake Update Schools prepare you for a successful filing season by providing the latest tax news, industry developments, software enhancements, and tax preparation instruction. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow tax preparers and Drake Software industry partners while earning up to eight hours of CPE.

Learn from top industry speakers and special guests, and get your questions answered by Drake Software experts and representatives from the IRS, including the Taxpayer Advocate Service and Stakeholder Liaison divisions. 2024 Update School Speaker Bios

Topics include:

• The latest tax and industry updates, presented by John Sapp, CPA

• Special keynote session presented by the IRS. Keynote Speaker Details

• What’s new in Drake Software, tips, and instruction, presented by Amanda Watson, EA, and Christine Reynolds

• Tax pro security and practical application, presented by Jared Ballew

• Tax planning and reporting in Drake Tax, as well as important tax planning considerations, presented by Ann Campbell, CPA

• Products and services available to enhance tax practice

• And more!

There are a variety of locations and dates to choose from, so you can find one that works best for you. You can also join us virtually for a live stream of the Update School event.

Visit the Drake Software Support website > Training > Update Schools for the event schedule, FAQs, and to register for an event.

The 2024 Drake Software Update School Registration is open now! Seating is limited, REGISTER TODAY.

In-Person Update Schools

Location	Date
Dallas, TX - FULL	November 14, 2024
Franklin, NC - FULL	November 19, 2024
Concord (Charlotte), NC	December 5, 2024
Atlantic City, NJ	December 12, 2024
Las Vegas, NV	December 17, 2024
Franklin, NC	January 9, 2025

Virtual Update School (Webcast)

Unable to join us in person? We've got you covered. Join us for a Drake Software Update School Webcast, which is a live stream of the in-person Update School event. Like the in-person event, you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered via live Q&A with our software experts and earn up to 8 hours of CPE.

Virtual	Date	Time
Live Webcast	November 19, 2024	8:30 am – 4:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast (RECAST)	November 26, 2024	11:30 am – 7:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast	December 9, 2024	8:30 am – 4:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast (RECAST)	December 19, 2024	8:30 am – 4:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast (RECAST)	December 30, 2024	11:30 am – 7:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast	January 9, 2025	8:30 am – 4:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast (RECAST)	January 16, 2025	8:30 am – 4:45 pm (ET)
Live Webcast (RECAST)	January 17, 2025	11:30 am – 7:45 pm (ET)