Is ClientWhys approved by the IRS to provide continuing education to tax practitioners? Lee Reams Help Desk June 08, 2018 18:26 Updated Follow Yes. ClientWhys is an IRS-approved continuing education provider. IRS approval #VP8T3. Related articles I am a California Registered Tax Preparer (CTEC). Am I required to take an additional 15 hours of continuing education for the IRS in addition to the 20 hours required by CTEC?