Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation
The Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation prepares students for a wider range of roles, including tax analyst, compliance officer, corporate tax associate, and even government positions with the IRS or state revenue departments.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 3353 | Federal Taxation Concepts | 3 |
| ACCT 4352 | Federal Taxation Concepts II | 3 |
| ACCT 4355 | Personal Tax Planning | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Note: 15 hours of volunteer service with the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is required.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Tax preparation, planning, and compliance experience.
- Tax research and analytical skills.
- Professional client service skills.
