Individual Tax Preparer Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Accounting	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Accounting	23.5 - 25.5 units
CS Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
Accounting Clerk in Government Accounting	14.5 units

Career Opportunities

The Individual Tax Preparer Certificate prepares students to start their own tax preparation business or to work as a tax preparer in a commercial tax preparation company.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the relevant concepts and applications of tax regulations needed to succeed in a tax preparation career.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards established by relevant professional organizations.

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