| Textbook available as an electronic PDF file, prior to the beginning of the course, to download/save to computer or print | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Receive a hard copy of the textbook | No, but available for purchase | No, but may be available for purchase | Yes, will be provided at workshop |
| Open book exam required to earn CPE (PDF copy of exam is available for review) | Exam available after the course has ended | Available immediately | Not required to receive CPE credits |
| Passing grade | 70% | 70% | N/A |
| Ability to ask NATP questions during course | Yes, on discussion board during course dates | No | Yes, during workshop |
| E-book compatible with iPad, Kindle, Nook etc. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video or any type of audio | No video; podcasts included in some courses. | No | No, but a DVD 1040 workshop can be purchased in the Tax Store |
| CPE certificates are available online in the Tax Education Center | After passing exam | After passing exam | Within 2 weeks of the workshop date |
| Course materials can be accessed via a link that is provided in the registration confirmation email, My Course Materials or in the Tax Education Center | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A link to course evaluations emailed directly to participants | Yes | Yes | Yes |