Sullivan County Community College

Microcredential in

Tax Preparer

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Sullivan County Community College

Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759

Face to Face

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

65 Hours

Instruction hours

$500.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Build fundamental skills in tax return preparation with this Tax Preparer microcredential! You will gain foundational knowledge in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the accounting life cycle, financial accounting, financial data and financial statements. You will build essential skills in tax preparation for individuals and businesses. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, internships and to immediately apply for tax preparation positions.

A face to face microcredential from Sullivan County Community College (65 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Sullivan County Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

What you can earn

Tax Preparer Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Skills covered

Tax Preparation

Tax Preparation Software

Federal Income Tax

Accounting Cycle

Financial Accounting

Financial Data

Financial Statements

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Microsoft Office

Essential Communication

Career outlook

Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner

Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.

Workforce Development Grant (Grant)

State workforce grant for non-credit training in high-need fields.

Who qualifies: New York State residents 18 and older.

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.