[1] While its mission statement presents itself publicly as an advocate of taxpayer rights, its primary functions are educating tax professionals in best practices for representing taxpayers to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), protecting the interests of the profession, and expanding the role of enrolled agents in both the public and private sectors.
The NTPI (National Tax Practice Institute) is a fellowship of NAEA members that meet very specific educational standards.
[2] In addition to the CE Webinars, NAEA offers continuing education for tax professionals through the EA Journal.
[3] Each year the NAEA offers scholarships through the National Association of Enrolled Agents Education Foundation (NAEA-EF).
[citation needed] The NAEA is led by a board comprising two officers and twelve directors.