Big things are coming this summer. Plan ahead to build your skills, connect with peers, and prepare for the upcoming tax season.
Drake PowerStart
Build a strong foundation with expert-led, two-day sessions designed to help you:
- Master essential skills with confidence
- Improve workflow and efficiency
- Handle more complex client scenarios
Whether you’re new to Drake or an experienced user, PowerStart provides practical, real-world training you can apply immediately. 📅 Registration opens May 4.
| Drake Accounting In-Person | Drake Tax In-Person | Drake Tax Webcast |
| Franklin, NC July 27 – 28 | Franklin, NC July 29 – 30 | October 21 – 22 November 19 – 20 December 28 – 29 January 6 – 7, 2027 |
| Franklin, NC October 19 – 20 | Franklin, NC October 21 – 22 | |
| Drake Accounting Webcast | Las Vegas, NV December 15 only *Update School companion | |
| October 19 – 20 November 9 – 10 December 8 – 9 | Franklin, NC January 6 – 7, 2027 |
Prepare for a productive filing season with training designed to help you:
- Stay current with tax law updates
- Improve efficiency and workflow
- Explore new tools and features
- Connect with Drake experts and other professionals
📅 Registration opens early June
| In-Person | Webcasts (ET) |
| November 6 – Parsippany, NJ | November 12 8:30 – 5:00 December 18 9:30 – 6:00 |
| November 12 – Franklin, NC | November 18 9:30 – 6:00 January 5, 2027 8:30 – 5:00 |
| November 16 – Concord, NC | November 23 8:30 – 5:00 January 14, 2027 11:00 – 8:00 |
| December 4 – Dallas, TX | November 30 11:00 – 8:00 January 15, 2027 8:30 – 5:00 |
| December 14 – Las Vegas, NV | December 10 8:30 – 5:00 January 21, 2027 8:30 – 5:00 |
| January 5, 2027 – Franklin, NC |
Stand out and stay compliant by completing the AFTR Course or choose a complete AFSP bundle:
- Meet IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) requirements
- Gain limited representation rights before the IRS
- Be listed in the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers
Show clients you’re committed to excellence.
📅 Available early June
