ACCOUNTING/INCOME TAX AND PAYROLL (Certificate of Achievement) · Rio Hondo College

Description

The Income Tax and Payroll Certificate of Achievement is intended for students desiring to enter the tax preparation and/or payroll field with a minimum of course requirements. Students will be able to gain the knowledge and analytical tools necessary to use financial data effectively in preparing a variety of tax returns with specialized training in payroll. Common duties performed include payroll tax reporting, payroll accounting systems maintenance, and posting payroll transactions for journals/ledgers.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Income Tax and Payroll, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses		16
ACCT 101	Financial Accounting	4
orACCT 101H	Financial Accounting Honors	4
ACCT 103	Payroll Accounting	3
ACCT 105	Income Tax Accounting	4
ACCT 106	Computerized Accounting	3
ACCT 108	Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program I	2
ACCT 109	Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program II	1
Total		16