Program Overview

The Certificate of Individual Tax Preparer will allow students to enter the professional field of tax preparation without an associate degree. Basic accounting and tax preparation knowledge will give students the skills to prepare tax returns for individuals.

NOTE: This certificate is not transcripted and is not eligible for Financial Aid.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (13 units): Units
ACTG 100 Accounting Procedures 3 units
ACTG 103 Ten-Key Skills 0.5 units
ACTG 169 Accounting Ethics 3 units
ACTG 171 Federal Income Tax 4 units
ACTG 175 Volunteer Income Tax Preparation 2.5 units
Total Required Units: 13