Academic Catalogs

Individual Taxation Competency, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_ITCC

Control Number: 40980

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This certificate, issued through the Graduation Office, provides students with basic accounting and computer accounting coursework focusing on the taxation of individuals. Completion of the certificate will enable students to apply for entry-level positions in individual tax preparation.

Program Outcome

Demonstrate generally accepted accounting practices in the area of cost accounting using various forms of technology. 

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT A101Financial Accounting4
or ACCT A101H Financial Accounting Honors
ACCT A102Managerial Accounting4
or ACCT A102H Managerial Accounting Honors
ACCT A110Excel for Accounting and Finance3
ACCT A111Individual Income Tax3
Total Units14

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ACCT A101
Financial Accounting
or Financial Accounting Honors
4
ACCT A111 Individual Income Tax 3
 Units7
Semester 2
ACCT A102
Managerial Accounting
or Managerial Accounting Honors
4
ACCT A110 Excel for Accounting and Finance 3
 Units7
 Total Units14