Accounting - Tax Preparation
Certificate of Achievement Accounting · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Business Division
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The Accounting - Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who wish to enter the tax preparation profession. Upon completion of the program, students will have the basic skills for entry-level tax preparation positions working with certified publish accountants (CPA's), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enrolled agents (EA's) or California Tax Education Council (CTEC) registered tax preparers. Students will have the knowledge to pursue certifications with the Internal Revenue Service or CTEC.
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Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the program requirements. A minimum of 10 units must be completed at El Camino College.
Required Courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 150 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 160 | Income Tax Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 161 | Business Taxation | 3 |
| BUS 165A | QuickBooks | 2 |
| BUS 169 | Accounting Ethics | 3 |
Total Units: 16