Tax Preparer II Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

This certificate prepares students to start their own tax preparation business or to work as specialized tax preparers in CPA and EA firms.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Understand the relevant concepts and applications of accounting needed to succeed in future accounting classes and in the workplace.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards established by relevant professional organizations.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Mathematics, English, and use of microcomputers, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Business and Accounting for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

For students who wish to transfer as a Business Administration major, refer to Business.

Program Overview

The Certificate of Specialization in Tax Preparer II provides students with the basic knowledge of bookkeeping for a small business and beginning a career as a tax preparer.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15.5 units		Units
ACTG 121	Financial Accounting	4 units
ACTG 144	QuickBooks: Set-up and Service Business	1.5 units
	OR
ACTG 145	QuickBooks: Payroll and Merchandising Business	1.5 units
ACTG 181	Taxation of Individuals Using Tax Software	4 units
ACTG 182	Taxation of Business Entities Using Tax Software	4 units
ACTG 183	Taxation of Trusts, Gifts, and Estates Using Tax Software	2 units

Total Required Units: 15.5