Tax Preparer Certificate

Entry Time

Fall

Award

Certificate
1 year (2 terms)

The Tax Preparer Certificate program is designed to enable the student to become a tax preparer. This certificate will provide the student with the basic understanding of income tax law and income tax procedures. Students will use a computerized accounting system and will prepare payroll and income tax returns. 

This certificate is eligible for state and federal financial aid.

Certificate Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Term 1
Fall		Credit Hours
Select one of the following:		3
ACC-111	Introduction to Accounting
ACC-152	Financial Accounting 1
ACC-265	Income Tax Accounting 1	4
PHI-105	Introduction to Ethics	3
	Term Totals:	10
Term 2
Spring
ACC-313	Accounting Applications 1	4
ACC-161	Payroll Accounting 1	3
	Term Totals:	7
	Program Totals:	17

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Minimum grade requirement of C- for graduation