Tax Preparation Certificate (Fall 2002-Spring 2005)

This program prepares the student for entry into the accounting field as a tax preparer. Taxation is a complex and challenging area of the accounting profession. Due to the constantly changing tax laws, the tax preparer is closely involved with individuals making personal tax decisions. The responsibilities of tax preparers include tax planning and advice, tax return and supporting document preparation, representation of clients before governmental agencies, and other assistance to clients in complying with the tax laws. Persons completing this program may register with the Department of Consumer Affairs, State of California, as a tax preparer and should contact them for specific requirements. Labor Market Information is available. Tax Preparation Certificate (F02-SP05): 30 Total Units Core Requirements: 24 units BUS 1A Principles of Accounting 5 units BUS 1B Principles of Accounting 5 units BUS 3 Financial Accounting 5 units BUS 4 Managerial Accounting 5 units BUS 11 Income Tax Procedures 3 units BUS 81 California Income Tax Preparation 1 unit Electives: 6 units BUS 20 Introduction to Business 3 units BUS 13 Accounting on the Microcomputer 2 units BUS 18A OR BUS 19 Business Law Legal Environment of Business 3 units BUS 82 A Business Mathematics 3 units BUS 82 B Business Mathematics 3 units BUS 26 Economics of Business 3 units BUS 14/ CS 14 Microcomputers and Small Business Systems 3 units CS 11 Computer Science Fundamentals 3 units BIM 31 OR BIM 32A, B, C Electronic Calculations Beg., Inter., and Adv. Office Calculations 3 units