Riverland Community College

Discover the Tax Preparer Program at Riverland Community College

Flexible Learning: Riverland’s accounting courses, including those in the Tax Preparation Certificate program, are available entirely online. This flexibility allows you to complete your coursework from anywhere with internet access, at any time of day.

Program Overview: The Tax Preparation Certificate equips you with a foundational understanding of income tax law and procedures for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and payroll tax returns. As part of your training, you will gain practical experience by preparing basic individual income tax returns for others.

Curriculum Highlights:

• QuickBooks™ Certification Training
• Business Math/Calculators
• Applied Individual Income Taxes
• Payroll Accounting
• Applied Business Income Taxation
• Principles of Financial Accounting

Career Prospects: Graduates of the Tax Preparer program are prepared for various roles within the field, including:

• Tax Advisor
• Tax Associate
• Tax Consultant
• Certified Income Tax Preparer (CTP)
• Corporate Tax Preparer
• Income Tax Preparer
• Tax Specialist

Industry Engagement: Tax Preparers are essential in sectors such as:

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

Scholarship Opportunities: Riverland Community College offers scholarships to support your educational journey, including:

• Alliant Energy Foundation Scholarship
• AT & T Aspire (STEM) Scholarship
• View All Scholarship Opportunities

Take the Next Step: Are you ready to start your career as a Tax Preparer with Riverland Community College? Fill out our request for information form to learn more about the program and discover how Riverland can help you achieve your professional goals.

Last Updated: May 9, 2024