Taxation, Certificate

Minimum number of credits required to complete the program: 12

Minimum cumulative GPA required: 3.0

School: Girard School of Business

Taxation is a key sector in the accounting industry. Organizations are always looking for strategic ways to maximize revenue and minimize taxes. By completing the Taxation certificate, students are introduced to advanced topics in taxation, and have the option to gain more specialized insight into either personal tax or corporate tax. Students will learn valuable tax planning and tax return preparation skills that will equip them with the knowledge to excel within a variety of industries. Note that some courses in this concentration may require the completion of prerequisite courses.

Program Requirements

Complete 12 credits from the following list of courses:

ACC 5080 - Introduction to Federal Income Taxation Credits: 4
ACC 5330 - Tax Research, Procedures & Ethics Credits: 4
ACC 5500 - Taxation of Business Enterprises Credits: 4
ACCxxxx - Advanced Issues in Taxation Credits: 4 (New Course)
FIN 5460 - Wealth Management Credits: 4
• For students interested in taxation and financial planning

If a non-accounting major, must complete ACC 5080 - Introduction to Federal Income Tax and ACC 5500 - Taxation of Business Enterprises before any other tax elective