The Tax Preparation Specialist technical certificate of credit is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include: principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computer skills.
Students may enter the Tax Preparation Specialist certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours.
Overview
The Tax Preparation Specialist technical certificate of credit is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include: principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computer skills.
Students may enter the Tax Preparation Specialist certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- North Campus (Sandersville)
- South Campus (Dublin)
- Online (Distance Education)
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Tax Preparation Specialist certificate program must be able to work in an office environment, work with numbers, solve problems, work with people, multi-task, display a professional appearance, and work with computers. They should also have a strong work ethic and be responsible, discreet and trustworthy.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Tax Preparation Specialist certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment working as tax preparers. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $2,262.00
Books & Supplies: $743.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| ACCT 1100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 | 75 |
| ACCT 1125 | Individual Tax Accounting | 3 | 60 |
| ACCT 2120 | Business Tax Accounting | 3 | 60 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| XXXX XXXX | Accounting Elective | 3 | |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
Semester 2
| ACCT 2120 | Business Tax Accounting | 3 | 60 |
| XXXX XXXX | Accounting Elective | 3 | |