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Submitter's Information

Name

Ana Barcenas

Title

Curriculum Specialist

Region

South Central Coast

College

Moorpark College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Robert Cabral

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Taxation I

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Accounting (050200)

Projected Start Date

08/01/23

Catalog Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Taxation I prepares students for entry-level positions as income tax preparers with knowledge of both state and federal individual taxation, using professional level tax return preparation software.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Admit 16 students every year and anticipate 75% (or 12) of students to complete the program to earn a certificate of achievement.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The Certificate of Achievement in Taxation I will provide students with the skills needed for immediate employment as entry-level tax preparers in tax preparation businesses, or accounting firms. The program encompasses classroom instruction and extensive hands-on application using professional level tax return preparation software.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

9

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement in Taxation I, students must complete 9 units as specified below:


CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ACCT M01
or
ACCT M110
Introduction to Accounting
or
Financial Accounting
3

3
Yr. 1, Fall

Yr. 1, Fall
ACCT M50
Principles of Income Taxation
3Yr. 1, Fall
ACCT M51
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
3Yr. 1, Spring
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ACCT M01
or
ACCT M110
Introduction to Accounting
or
Financial Accounting
3

3
Yr. 1, Fall

Yr. 1, Fall
ACCT M50
Principles of Income Taxation
3Yr. 1, Fall
ACCT M51
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
3Yr. 1, Spring

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

05/10/23 - 03:13 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Taxation I". to Ana Barcenas's drafts. This message will be sent to abarcenas@vcccd.edu

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