Tax Preparer

Tax Preparer Certificate

Riverland’s Tax Preparer Certificate program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to prepare income taxes and support individuals and businesses with financial reporting.

All courses are offered fully online, allowing you to complete your coursework from anywhere and on your schedule.

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.

Curriculum Highlights

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

Career Opportunities

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

Industry Opportunities

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

Scholarships to Support Your Education

Riverland offers scholarships to help you pay for Tax Preparer. These scholarships can lower your out of pocket costs and make it easier to start your career.

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