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Basic Tax Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. 520302

Description

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The Basic Tax certificate prepares the student for an entry-level position in a tax preparation enterprise or a variety of business settings where knowledge of taxation and accounting practices is required.


Credit Hours Required: 18


Note: This program can be completed entirely online.


Program Requirements



Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Basic Tax Certificate program, the learner will be able to:



  1. Perform financial accounting functions using proper format and procedure based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial and Reporting Standards (IFRS).

  2. Prepare and interpret financial statements and reports for service and merchandising companies.

  3. Prepare complex tax returns and communicate the effects of tax rules for individuals, partnerships and corporations.

  4. Use current technology and software applications to input, manage, interpret and communicate financial information.

Details

Hours

18

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Yavapai College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Prescott

Local WIB

12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County

Type of Attainment:

Certificate

Name of Credential

Basic Tax Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

FAFSA, varies

Refund Policy

https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Higher Learning Commission

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$999.00

In-State Tuition

$2,620.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$8,280.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,619.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$9,279.00

Demand Occupation(s)

13-2082.00Tax Preparers
$11.84 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona 86301

Phone Number

(928) 717-7332

Web Address

http://catalog.yc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=7119

Last Updated

May 14, 2025

Created

Apr 26, 2016

Renewal

Sep 27, 2026

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