Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting - Taxation Emphasis

Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Taxation program is designed to help students gain knowledge of tax preparation and planning. Read more about this program here.

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Official Program Name:

Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Taxation

School Offering Program:

Strayer University

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Program Prerequisites:

Students who are thinking about enrolling in Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Taxation program should have already earned a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area or be willing to take prerequisite courses. Applicants to Strayer University should have already earned a high school diploma or equivalent; however, graduate or specialized programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Taxation program is designed to help students gain basic knowledge of financial and forensic accounting. Students also have the opportunity to study tax research and planning for individuals, organizations, and international operations. Some of the other topics covered in the curriculum include law, ethics, and corporate governance. Students who study part-time could complete this 27-credit program in 18 months.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

27 credits

Financial Aid:

Students enrolled in Strayer University may be eligible for federal grants and loans, employer tuition assistance, military benefits, state grants, institutional scholarships, and private loans.

Required Courses for an Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Taxation:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Strayer University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Taxation Courses (27 credits)

• ACC 555: Individual Tax Research and Planning
• ACC 557: Financial Accounting
• ACC 565: Organizational Tax Research and Planning
• ACC 568: International Tax Planning and Research
• ACC 571: Forensic Accounting
• LEG 500: Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

After completing Strayer University's Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting with an Emphasis in Taxation program, students could pursue positions that allow them to use their knowledge of accounting and taxation. Graduates may also be able to open their own tax preparation and planning business.
Positions that graduates could pursue include:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Tax preparer