Tax Preparer

CERTIFICATE, 21 CREDITS

Gain the knowledge and skills to launch a career in tax preparation with Riverland’s flexible, online Tax Preparer Certificate. Learn income tax law, QuickBooks™, payroll, and real-world filing experience—all designed to prepare you for immediate employment.

Location: Albert Lea, 100% Online
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Two Semesters
Faculty: Kim Hansen | 507-379-3342 | Kim.Hansen@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Courses (21 credits)
ACCT1021	Excel™ Spreadsheet Applications	3 CR
ACCT1022	QuickBooks™ Certification Training	3 CR
ACCT1031	Business Math/Calculators	3 CR
ACCT1040	Applied Individual Income Taxes	3 CR
ACCT1099	Payroll Accounting	2 CR
ACCT1120	Applied Business Income Taxation	3 CR
ACCT2011	Principles of Financial Accounting	4 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Tax Preparer program page at riverland.edu.