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Program facts 
This certificate program provides students with a foundation in financial accounting, individual and business taxation, ethics, tax research, and professional communication.
The certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as tax accounting assistants in CPA firms, accounting practices, and national tax preparation companies.
In addition, the program offers coursework aligned with the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) Special Enrollment Exam, giving students the opportunity to continue their professional development towards becoming a federally authorized tax practitioner.
Individuals who successfully pass the Enrolled Agent Exam are authorized to prepare federal tax returns and represent taxpayers before the IRS.
This 17 credit-hour certificate program provides students with a foundation in financial accounting, individual and business taxation, ethics, tax research, and professional communication. The certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as tax accounting assistants in CPA firms, accounting practices, and national tax preparation companies. In addition, the program offers coursework aligned with the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) Special Enrollment Exam, giving students the opportunity to continue their professional development towards becoming a federally authorized tax practitioner. Individuals who successfully pass the Enrolled Agent Exam are authorized to prepare federal tax returns and represent taxpayers before the IRS.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 250 | Individual Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 251 | Business Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 257 | Ethics and Tax Practices | 3 |
| ACC 261 | Tax Research | 1 |
| ACC 283 | CPA Review Course/Taxation and Regulation (REG) | |
| ENG 130 | Business Writing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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For more information about accounting courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700.