Gear Up is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority of the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org

NASBA QAS Programs – Gear Up is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a Quality Assurance Service (QAS) sponsor of continuing professional education. Participating state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding QAS sponsors may be addressed NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville TN 37219-2417.

Gear Up has been recognized as an approved curriculum provider by the California Tax Education Council. Successful completion of this course may be reported to fulfill the (continuing education/qualifying education) requirement of the California Business and Professions Code 22250-22259. This does not constitute an endorsement by the California Tax Education Council as to the quality of the course or its contribution to the professional competence to the preparer.

All Gear Up courses require a basic knowledge of federal tax laws and/or accounting fundamentals, and provide the latest comprehensive updates of each course topic covered. Unless otherwise noted, all Gear Up seminars and courses are basic level. There are no other prerequisites or advanced preparation required to take courses. All seminars are group-live offerings. 30-day money back guarantees on all self-study products if all materials are returned. Complaints: for more information regarding administration policies including complaints and refunds, please contact our office at toll-free 800.231.1860.

NASBA's National Registry of CPE Sponsors adopted a new set of standards for self-study programs effective January 1, 2004. Most state boards of accountancy have elected to adopt this new set of standards as well. Gear Up courses are in compliance with NASBA's requirements in those states which have adopted the new rules. Please contact your individual state board if you have any questions.

Notice: Manuals distributed and programs sponsored by Gear Up are designed to assist professionals by providing accurate, authoritative and current information in regard to the subject matter covered. However, Gear Up does not have any responsibility if human and/or mechanical error does exist. Accordingly, no assurance is given by Gear Up that such information is comprehensive in its coverage of such subject matter. Information published or sponsored by Gear Up should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research to original sources of authority. Gear Up, its authors, and instructors do not render legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.