Enrolled Agent Tax Specialist Certificate

This program provides a study of federal and state taxation principles and regulations, with practical applications in tax computation and preparation of tax returns and forms. Other areas of tax administration, tax planning, and emerging tax issues are also explored. This program prepares students to sit for the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) to become an enrolled agent. This program is also designed for students who wish to work in the field of tax accounting. 

5-10 Completers per year

The goal of this program is to prepare students for the IRS Special Enrollment Examination. 

Based on Advisory recommendations and in alignment with the SEE test, this certificate will meet the following outcomes:

OUTCOME 1:Define the essential elements of the major taxable entities: individuals, partnerships, and corporations, estates, and trusts. Compare and contrast between these taxable entities.

OUTCOME 2:Utilize the fundamental principles of taxation to prepare a variety of tax returns, forms, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

OUTCOME 3:Describe the unique taxation issues related to each of the taxable entities as they relate to tax planning and public policy.

OUTCOME 4:Gain an overview of tax planning concepts and demonstrate knowledge through the use of practical tax planning exercises.

:OUTCOME 5:Outline the major elements of tax administration: information dissemination, tax collection, reviews and audits of tax returns, the appeals process, appearing before the IRS, and other aspects with respect to enforcement of the Internal Revenue Code and related Regulations.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ACCT G111	Individual Income Taxation	3	S1
ACCT G113	Business Income Taxation	3	S1
ACCT G115	Issues in Taxation- EA and CPA Prep	3	S2
Choose One:
ACCT G100	Introduction to Accounting	3	S1
ACCT G101	Financial Accounting	4	S2
ACCT G110	Payroll Accounting and Taxation	3	S2

This program is in the Accounting department

Cerritos East LA El Camino Glendale LA City LA Pierce LA Valley Long Beach Mt. San Antonio Pasadena Rio Hondo Santa Monica Fullerton Irvine Valley Saddleback Santa Ana Santiago Canyon

GWC expects 5-10 completers per year.