Tax Preparation Specialist, TCC, 5AR1

Program Name:	Tax Preparation Specialist
Major Code:	5AR1
CIP Code:	520302
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0050 - Accounting
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Dr. Frances Roberson

Program Description:

The Tax Perparation Specialist technical certificate of credit is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include: principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computer skills.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
ACC 1101	Principles of Accounting I	4	4	0	8	6	Standard
ACC 1151	Individual Tax Accounting	3	2	0	5	4	Standard
ACC 2156	Business Tax Accounting	3	2	0	5	4	Standard
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3	Standard
XXX xxx	Elective	0+	0+	0+	3+	3	Elective
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		11+	12+	0+	26+	20

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	NA
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		NO
If yes, explain:

Replacing TCCs:

Offered at Technical College(s):

Major Code	Replacing TCC(s)	College(s) Offering
TPI1	Entry Level Tax Preparer	Flint River Tech
TPI1	Entry Level Tax Preparer	Griffin Tech
ITX1	Income Tax Preparation	Central Georgia Tech
ITP1	Income Tax Preparation	Chattahoochee Tech
TAX1	Tax Accounting Clerk	Middle Georgia Tech

Posted: 05/17/07

Updated: 01/15/09

Posted: 10/21/09

Date Approved:	4/5/07
Implementation Date:
Last Updated:	01/15/09