Accounting Income Tax Preparer

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Anyone who is compensated for preparing or assisting in the preparation of a tax return must register with the Internal Revenue Service, and, if applicable, successfully pass an examination. The DMACC Income Tax Preparer certificate will help prepare you for the IRS tax preparer tests and assist you in meeting the annual continuing education requirement for Tax Preparers.

For more information about the Accounting Income Tax Preparer certificate, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/accounting.

Locations Ankeny, Boone, Urban

Students may start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Accounting Income Tax Preparer Certificate, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed, maintain a 2.0 grade point average and receive a grade of “C” or higher in all ACC coursework.

Semester 1

ACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 4

Semester 2

ACC 261 - Income Tax Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 268 - Business Tax Credits: 3

Semester 3

Select either ACC 850 or ACC 932 with ACC 946 .

ACC 850 - Tax Assistance Institute Credits: 3
Or Both Classes Below
ACC 932 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3
ACC 946 - Accounting Career Seminar Credits: 1

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 13

These credits are applicable to the AAS degree in Accounting Specialist .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$147.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books (approximate)	125	250	250
Equipment - Calculator	15

Approximate total for the program $2,551*

*Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Prepare tax returns including review of past tax returns, data input and analysis of records.
Operate business equipment including computers and calculators.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained through coursework.
Be able to follow instructions.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and documents.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

Each hour of class requires two to three hours of preparation.
Reading and math skills are very important.
Career advancement will ordinarily require further training and education.
Regular classroom attendance is important for continuity of learning.

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