The Payroll& Income Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement is intended for students desiring to enter the tax preparation and/or payroll field. Students will be able to gain the knowledge and analytical tools necessary to use financial data effectively in preparing a variety of tax returns with specialized training in payroll. Common duties performed include payroll tax reporting, payroll accounting systems maintenance, and posting payroll transactions for journals/ledgers as well as preparing income tax returns for individuals and a variety of types of small businesses.
Program Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this program, students will
· Assess and analyze financial transactions for tax attributes
· Identify and define comprehensive tax preparation terminology
· Demonstrate a range of tax preparation skills required to complete both Federal and State tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
· Demonstrate the skills required to complete both Federal and State payroll tax returns and reports.
This certificate of achievement requires that students complete the following courses:
Course | Number of Units |
Acct I – Introductory Acct I | 5 |
Acct 15 – Tax Accounting I | 3 |
Acct 16 – Tax Accounting II | 3 |
Acct 17 – Payroll Accounting | 3 |
Bus 1 - Introduction to Business | 3 |
Bus 38 - Business Computations | 3 |
CAOT 85 - Microcomputer Office Applications: Spreadsheet | 3 |
Total Units | 23 |
It is anticipated that this program will have approximately 25-30 completers per academic year based upon the following data:
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
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CB01: Course Dept Number | CB02: Course Title | # Sections | Enrollment Total | # Sections | Enrollment Total |
Acct I | Introductory Financial Accounting I | 2 | 40 | 2 | 40 |
Acct 15 | Tax Accounting I | 1 | 30 | ||
Acct 16 | Tax Accounting II | 1 | 25 | ||
Acct 17 | Payroll Accounting | 1 | 25 | ||
Bus 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 120 | 3 | 120 |
Bus 38 | Business Computations | 1 | 35 | ||
CAOT 85 | Microcomputer Office Applications: Spreadsheet | 1 | 35 | 1 | 35 |
1. The Payroll & Income Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement is an occupational program designed to prepare students to successfully enter the workforce as a tax preparer (income taxes and payroll taxes) and / or payroll processer in a short period of time (within 1 academic year). The Program Learning Outcomes include the following:
At the completion of this program, students will
· Assess and analyze financial transactions for tax attributes
· Identify and define comprehensive tax preparation terminology
· Demonstrate a range of tax preparation skills required to complete both Federal and State tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
· Demonstrate the skills required to complete both Federal and State payroll tax returns and reports and process payroll for a business entity.
This Certificate of Achievement requires a total of 23 units. For the especially motivated student, the certificate can be completed in one academic year, including the winter intersession. The schedule below is planned for 1 academic year completers.
Requirement or Elective? | Dept Name / # | Course Name | Units | Sequence |
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Requirement | Acct 1 | Introductory Financial Accounting I | 5 | Yr 1, Sem 1 |
Requirement | Acct 15 | Tax Accounting I | 3 | Yr 1, Winter Intersession |
Requirement | Acct 16 | Tax Accounting II | 3 | Yr 1, Sem 2 |
Requirement | Acct 17 | Payroll Accounting | 3 | Yr 1, Sem 1 |
Requirement | Bus 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Yr 1, Sem 2 |
Requirement | Bus 38 | Business Computations | 3 | Yr 1, Sem 1 |
Requirement | CAOT 85 | Microcomputer Office Applications: Spreadsheet | 3 | Yr 1, Sem 1 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Acct 1 | Introductory Financial Accounting | 5 | S1 |
Acct 15 | Tax Accounting I | 3 | Winter Intersession Y1 |
Acct 16 | Tax Accounting II | 3 | S2 |
Acct 17 | Payroll Accounting | 3 | S2 |
Bus 1 | Introduction to Business | 3 | S1 |
Bus 38 | Business Computations | 3 | S1 |
CAOT 85 | Microcomputer Office Applications: Spreadsheet | 3 | S1 |
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