UPSCALE ETHICS: Responsibilities of Tax Professionals
Orange County Chapter In-Person Meeting

Date/Time:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location:

Santa Ana Elks Lodge
1751 S Elks Lane
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Plenty of Free Parking. Please do not park in the Elk Member Only area.

Topic: 

To establish the greatest degree of public trust in the tax industry we will energetically discuss how to address and resolve the issues and ethical questions which may arise in our tax practice. This workshop will explore Ethical Standards, Professional Responsibilities, and Due Diligence Standards for the Tax Preparer. Finally, we will review the purpose of Federal Circular 230 as a reference resource for the tax professional.
Learning objectives:
1.Describe the tax professional responsibilities in tax return preparation to establish the greatest degree of public trust in our profession.
2.Unethical tax practice will be explored and defined.
3.Discuss IRS rules and regulations for Practitioner Duties and Restrictions as defined in Circular 230.
4.Discuss several case studies of tax preparer standards of conduct.

Presenter:

David A Eastis, CRTP
David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of La Verne in 1980, and Master of Arts in Theology degree from Bethany Seminary in 1984. David Completed his accounting degree in 2003 from Indiana University, South Bend. David moved to California in 2003 to work in the family tax and bookkeeping business, now located in Brea, California. David joined CSTC in 2004, and served as Secretary for the Greater Long Beach Chapter. Since 2014, David has served in a number of positions in the Society Board of Directors, including President in 2015 & 2016 and Past President in 2017 & 2018. David also received the 2024 Member of the Year Award. David has been encouraged to share his interest in teaching and speaking at local chapters, Summer Symposium, Fall Forum and instructed the CSTC Fundamentals class. David and his wife, Ann, live in La Habra with their dog Archie.

CPE Information:

2 Ethics hour(s) (Topics meeting the ethics requirements under Cir 230)

IRS: 18QC1-E-02281-26-I
CTEC: 1000-CE-05765

Knowledge Level: Intermediate (Basic knowledge helpful)

Cost:

Cost if registered by May 11, 2026, at midnight
Registration Fee (Member): $50
Registration Fee (Non-Member): $80

Cost if registered after May 11, 2026, at midnight
Registration Fee (Member): $55
Registration Fee (Non-Member): $85

Pre-Registration is preferred as your dinner menu option is selected at time of registration. However - If needed, you are always welcome to register On-Site as well. We can only accept checks or cash at the door. Check-in and registration 5:30-6pm, Meeting 6pm, Dinner served at 6:30. Education 7-9pm. Contact Patty Barron with any questions. (714-449-2099 [email protected]).

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 
Written cancellations will be accepted up to three (3) business days before the course begins for a full refund. Please email your request to [email protected]. No refunds will be given if cancellation notice is received later than three (3) business days before the course begins, or for no-show registrants.

This presentation has been designed to meet the requirements of the Return Preparer Office, the California State Board of Accountancy; and the California Tax Education Council including code 31 of Federal Regulations10.6 (g). This does not constitute an endorsement by these groups. A listing of additional requirements to renew tax preparer registration may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA. 95812- 2890, or phone CTEC at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.