Tax Preparation Specialist Certificate

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Program Description

The Tax Preparation Specialist certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include: principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics and basic computer skills.

View the Tax Preparation Specialist Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Accounting clerk, bookkeeper

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (15 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ACCT 1100 - Financial Accounting I Credit hours: 4
ACCT 1125 - Individual Tax Accounting Credit hours: 3
ACCT 2120 - Business Tax Accounting Credit hours: 3
ACCT XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 15

Elective(s):

Any ACCT

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ACCT 1100 - Financial Accounting I Credit hours: 4
ACCT 1125 - Individual Tax Accounting Credit hours: 3