The J. Nelson Young Tax Institute is an annual professional program covering current state and federal tax problems and issues at the post-graduate level of knowledge. The program is designed for the practitioner who must frequently handle state and federal tax matters. Emphasis is placed on subjects that are new and current, including in-depth coverage of recent developments and problems that often prove difficult in planning clients' affairs and transactions.

The conference will feature discussions on current issues in individual and business income taxation, professional regulatory ethics and in estate planning. The learning objectives for this program is to expand the practitioners understanding of state and federal taxation policy, regulation and real-world application. There are no prerequisites or advanced preparation for this group-live conference. The speakers are tax practitioners and scholars from throughout the country who have been selected for their technical expertise and speaking ability.

The conference will be held at the UNC Center for School Leadership Development, a beautiful facility designed especially for educational programs. The Center has ample free parking and meeting space, as well as areas for informal conversation and quiet study for conference participants.

UNC School of Law Office of Continuing Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (Registry ID: 112618) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Our courses are mostly at the “Overview” program level, indicating that they provide a general review of a subject area from a broad perspective and may be appropriate for professionals at all organization levels.

Most states require Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for CPAs to maintain active licenses. The fundamental purpose of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is to maintain and/or increase professional competence. NASBA serves as a forum for the 54 U.S. boards of accountancy, and sponsors a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the effectiveness of its member boards, including the CPE Sponsors program, which recognizes sponsors who offer CPE in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

Please note: State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.learningmarket.org/.