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Education Expenses: ____ Ellie, a CPA, incurred the following deductible education expenses to maintain or improve her skills: Registration fees for education conferences and seminars $6,000 Travel and transportation to conferences $1,700 Self Study course materials $ 800 Required, answer the following Independent questions: a. If Ellie is self-employed, what are the amount of and the nature of the deduction for the expenses? b. If Ellie is an employee who is NOT reimbursed by her employer , what are the amounts of and the nature of the deduction for these expenses ?