Fall 2026 Annual Tax Update
Two full days with Chris Bird, EA, CFP® covering this year's tax law changes. Join us in person in Skokie or O’Fallon, or live online.
16 CE hours · CFP® & MCLE credit available · 8:30 AM Central
Two Tracks, One Mission
Whether you work in tax or real estate, we have the courses to keep you current and compliant.
Tax & Financial Planning
CE-accredited courses for CPAs, CFPs, and tax professionals
Stay ahead of changing tax law with courses covering today's most challenging scenarios.
Real Estate
Professional development for agents and brokers
Expand your skills and meet continuing education requirements with courses designed for real estate professionals.
Chris Bird
Chris Bird brings over two decades of tax expertise to every session as a dynamic national lecturer specializing in individual income, corporate, and real estate taxation. What sets Chris apart? His rare ability to transform the most complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights that stick.
With 16+ years as an IRS insider—serving as field agent, branch manager, and training director across Missouri and Illinois—Chris knows the tax code from both sides. As a Certified Financial Planner and enrolled agent with over 20 years of practice, he bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and real-world application.
Chris has educated thousands of CPAs, attorneys, and enrolled agents nationwide through his engaging presentations. His expertise extends beyond the classroom as an editor for the Tax Book and major contributor to the University of Illinois Tax School Manual. For over 15 years, he's been the go-to instructor for Enrolled Agent Examination prep courses across the country.
When Chris speaks, complex becomes simple, and dry material becomes dynamic. His presentations consistently earn rave reviews from professional tax and accounting associations nationwide—because learning tax law shouldn't feel like a penalty.