The Accounting Certificate of Achievement – TaxPreparation is designed for students who wish to enter the tax preparationprofession. Upon completion of theprogram, students will have the basic skills for entry-level tax preparationpositions working with certified public accountants (CPAs), Internal RevenueService (IRS) enrolled agents (EAs) or California Tax Education Council (CTEC)registered tax preparers. Students will have the knowledge to pursuecertifications with the Internal Revenue Service or CTEC. To earn the certificate, the required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C”.
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The goal of the Accounting Certificate – Tax Preparation is to prepare students for a career in tax return preparation. The program will provide students with the necessary skills for entry-level tax preparation positions working with certified public accountants (CPAs), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enrolled agents (EAs) or California Tax Education Council (CTEC) registered tax preparers. Upon completion of the required courses, students will have the skills to compete for entry-level positions in tax preparation, and will be prepared to pursue certifications with the Internal Revenue Service or CTEC.
The Accounting Certificate – Tax Preparation is a 16-unit program intended to prepare students for a career in tax return preparation. Students must complete the program earning a grade of C or better in all required courses.
Required Courses:
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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BUS 1A | Financial Accounting | 4 | S1 |
BUS 3 | QuickBooks | 2 | S1 |
BUS 5A | Income Tax Accounting | 4 | S2 |
BUS 161 | Business Taxation | 3 | S2 |
BUS 169 | Accounting Ethics | 3 | S2 |
Total units: 16
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