Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate
Embark on a career in accounting! Gain hands-on experience for entry-level success or further studies.
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Online Learning Availability: %100
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Total Credit Hours: 16
About This Certificate
These courses are for those interested in a career as an accounting paraprofessional in a wide variety of industries. Students will learn to use computer ledger software to record and analyze financial transactions, as well as a broad knowledge of financial statement preparation the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledgeable instructors provide hands-on experience to prepare students for an entry-level job in the workforce or to continue their Accounting studies.
Course Sequence
Launch Your Career with an Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks – est. salary $50,407
- Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerk – est. salary $47,910
- Tax Preparer – est. salary $63,578*
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Accounting Paraprofessional Proficiency Certificate
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Starting Pay: $24,564
Typical Tasks
- Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
- Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
- Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
- Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
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