# Income Tax Professional (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Accounting

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/accounting/

The Income Tax Professional Certificate trains students to work in an entry-level assistant position with an experienced tax preparer or a commercial tax preparation service.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to successfully analyze financial information and complete a moderately challenging tax return suitable for filing with both the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| ACCT 145 | Individual Income Tax | 4 |
| ACCT 146 | Taxation of Business Entities | 4 |
| ACCT 147 | Ethics, Representation, Practice, and Procedures | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **11** |