Tax Preparer - Certificate (Major Code - TAXP)

The Tax Preparer Certificate teaches students to apply tax and accounting knowledge to the preparation of individual and business returns. The program is also designed to prepare students to pass the Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent Exam.

Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Record business transactions and prepare financial statements.
  • Compute taxable income and tax liabilities for individuals and business entities.
  • Utilizing integrated knowledge, prepare individual and business tax returns using blank tax forms and with tax software.
  • Examine the rules for tax practice and procedure.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 16 CREDITS

Courses

BUS 146Introduction to AccountingThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 251Federal Income TaxationThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 252Business Entity TaxationThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 253Tax Practice and ProcedureThis course may be offered online

3

BUS 254Tax and Accounting SoftwareThis course may be offered online

4

Total Certificate Requirements 16 Credits