Tax Preparation Specialist Certificate

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Program Description

The tax preparation specialist technical 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. (Program Length: 2 Semesters)

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
BAFN 1110 - Money and Banking Credit hours: 3
BAFN 2200 - Finance Credit hours: 3

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