Tax Preparer

Tax Preparer Certificate

In as little as two semesters, Riverland's Tax Preparer Certificate gives you the skills to prepare income taxes and support individuals and businesses with financial reporting -- entirely online, on your schedule.

Program Overview

The Tax Preparer Certificate gives you a working knowledge of income tax law and procedures for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and payroll tax returns.

As part of your training, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing basic individual income tax returns -- so you graduate ready to work, not just ready to learn more.

Curriculum Highlights

• QuickBooks™ Certification Training
• Business Math/10-Key
• Applied Individual Income Taxes
• Payroll Accounting
• Applied Business Income Taxation
• Principles of Financial Accounting

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Career Opportunities

Tax preparers are in demand year-round, with peak hiring during tax season. Completers of this program are qualified for roles such as:

• Tax Advisor
• Tax Associate
• Tax Consultant
• Certified Income Tax Preparer (CTP)
• Corporate Tax Preparer
• Income Tax Preparer
• Tax Specialist

Graduates find work at tax preparation offices, accounting firms, banks, credit unions, and small businesses.

Scholarships to Support Your Education

Riverland offers scholarships that can significantly lower your out-of-pocket costs for this program. Don't let cost be the reason you wait.

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