The Department of Accounting and Finance offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Taxation. It is intended for professionals with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and is designed for students interested in an in-depth study of accounting taxation.

The certificate program consists of a minimum of 12 credit hours but may not exceed 15 credit hours.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit:

• Official transcript confirming a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with indication of ability to succeed in graduate studies. 
• Statement of purpose highlighting career and educational goals.
• Resume.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Certificate Program Requirements

Required: 12 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Course (3 credits)
ACC 651	Introduction to Business Entity Taxation	3
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Select three courses (9 credits) from the following: *		9
ACC 652	Taxation of Estates, Gifts and Trusts
ACC 655	Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
ACC 656	Taxation of Flow-Through Business Entities
ACC 688	Advanced Business Law
Total Credit Hours		12

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ACC 613 Directed Studies in Accounting may be taken as an elective course when appropriate and if approved by the M.S. in Accounting Program Director and course instructor.