People often ask what the difference is between a CPA (certified public accountant) and a Box Tax Chain? Education, testing and Regulation.  A CPA must have a four year accounting degree plus 150 educational credits to qualify to become certified.  Then they must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years.  And just like a lawyer must pass the bar exam or a doctor must pass the medical boards, a CPA must pass a tough licensing and certification test, which covers business, auditing, general accounting and taxation and is a total of fourteen hours long.  State Boards of Accountancy issues certificates and licenses to individuals who complete the education requirements and pass the exam and continue to fulfil their continued education obligations.  CPA’s are also subject to have their work reviewed by their peers and are subject  to the highest ethical standards in order to keep their licenses.

Box tax chains are not bound by state or association rules and regulations to have any special education or pass any tests.  In fact they are often just seasonal employees.