Tax Preparer
Certificate of Achievement Business · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Tax Preparer - Certificate of Achievement
Description
The Taxation Preparer certificate provides students with the specific knowledge that is essential for beginning a new career as a tax preparer. The completion of the Taxation Preparer certificate will give students the knowledge to complete and file Individual Tax Returns and Business Tax returns as a solo practice or under an established firm. The certificate also provides students with the basic accounting knowledge that will support their career or tax business in order to understand the basic financial statements of a small business. After completion of the tax preparer certificate, students will be equipped to allow them to work as a tax preparer or achieve entrepreneurial aspirations of starting a tax and accounting practice.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand the relevant concepts and applications of accounting and taxation needed to succeed in future accounting/taxation classes and in the workplace.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical standards established by relevant professional organizations.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 3A | Taxation of Individuals (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 3B | Taxation of Business Entities (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 6 | Accounting Ethics (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 7 | Accounting for Small Business (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 8 | Payroll Accounting (Active) | 3 |
| BUS 92 | Excel Spreadsheets for Accounting (Active) | 2 |
| BUS 93 | QuickBooks (Active) | 2 |
| Total | 19 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Business, Economics & Information Technology
Program Control Number: 40799
TOP Code: 050210 - Tax Studies
CIP Code: 52.1601 - Taxation