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 the Guide to Graduate Admissions.

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

*

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.