Certificate of Achievement in Enrolled Agent Tax Specialist

Golden West College

This program provides a study of federal and state taxation principles and regulations, with emphasis on tax computation and preparation of tax returns and forms. Areas of tax administration, tax planning, and emerging tax issues are explored. This program is designed for students who wish to work in the field of tax accounting. The program also prepares students for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Special Enrollment Examination to become an enrolled agent. An enrolled agent is a tax practitioner who is authorized to practice before the IRS with respect to all taxation matters and is the highest credential granted by the IRS.Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:Identify the taxable entities and explain their basic tax treatment.Utilize the principles of taxation to prepare a variety of tax returns, forms, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for individuals and business entities.State the rationale for tax law and the multiple objectives of tax policy makers.Assess how taxes affect economic decisions of taxable entities as they relate to tax planning and public policy.Outline the major elements of tax administration: information dissemination, tax collection, reviews and audits of tax returns, the appeals process, appearing before the IRS, and other aspects with respect to enforcement of the Internal Revenue Code and related Regulations.Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:Tax associateIndependent tax practitionerTax preparerTax advisorLicensed tax consultant