The Federal Income Tax Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare basic federal income tax returns.

In addition to course work in accounting principles, students will complete two courses in federal income taxation and an introductory course in accounting spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel.

Program Learning Outcome

Graduates will:

Utilize computer software to prepare Federal Income Tax returns.

Major Courses

ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting (4 Credit Hours)
ACC 122 Prin of Financial Acct II (3 Credit Hours)
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes (3 Credit Hours)
ACC 130 Business Income Taxes (3 Credit Hours)
ACC 149 Intro to ACC Spreadsheets (2 Credit Hours)

Total Program Hours: 15

Note(s):

The credits obtained from this certificate may be applied toward the Associate Degree or Diploma in Accounting and Finance.

This certificate is issued by Gaston College and is not associated with third-party certifications.

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