Barbara is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents; California Society of Enrolled Agents; Mission Society of Enrolled, where she has served as Director and Treasurer; and an Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

She is also a member of the IRS Stakeholder Liaison Leveraged Small Business Tax Workshop Instructor Cadre.  As part of this program, Barbara teaches payroll seminars with representatives of the EDD in Capitola.

Barbara has earned her pretigious Fellow designation from the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) for completing the three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI®).  This achievement demonstrates a dedication to protecting taxpayer rights and attest to an expertise in tax.

As a federally-authorized tax pratitioner, with unlimited right of representation before the IRS, EAs advise and represent taxpayers who are being examined by the IRS.  Unlike other tax preparers, I am required to complete at least 72 hours continuing education in taxation, to renew my EA license.  As a member of the NAEA I am required to complete 30 hours per year, for a total of 90 hours per license renewal cycle.