2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement


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This program provides students with sufficient knowledge of Federal and State of California tax law to prepare individual and small business tax returns and to obtain an entry-level position as a tax preparer.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Prepare a set of basic financial statements.
  • Calculate and analyze common ratios and numerical relationships that are produced through the accounting cycle.
  • Demonstrate applications of current federal and state tax law.
  • Analyze basic tax information and prepare related tax returns.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating financial information in the subject area.
  • Present an oral presentation in the designated subject area.

Total Units for the Certificate: 21.5


Restricted Electives:


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