Tax Compliance Certificate

OSRHE Program Code: 188

CIP Code: 520301

Certificate Code: 1029

This certificate is embedded in the Accounting, B.B.A. program.

The certificate is embedded in the public accounting program.  This program prepares students to become competent professionals in the areas of tax preparation, compliance and planning.  Students who complete this certificate have the necessary knowledge to provide essential services in the areas of tax preparation and payroll processing, for traditional accounting offices and online services. 

At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Identify assets and liabilities.
2. Apply legal principles to tax and payroll services.
3. Apply basic accounting principles to measure income.
4. Apply employment law, tax requirements, and employee benefits to payroll processing.
5. Utilize tax laws and regulations to evaluate basic tax preparation scenarios.
6. Apply corporations, partnership, and fiduciaries taxes.
7. Analyze gift and estate tax problems.
8. Become familiar with preparer responsibilities.