Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting with a Concentration in Tax Preparation
Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting with a Concentration in Tax Preparation
From the Knoxville South College campus or entirely online, you can pursue your Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting degree with a Concentration in Tax Preparation. This program is designed to equip students with practical accounting knowledge and skills and prepare them to sit for the IRS Enrolled Agent exams. Get started today!
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Degree Features
AS in Accounting with a Concentration in Tax Preparation
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Program Duration
24 months (full-time)
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Financial Aid
Available for qualified applicants
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Location
Earn an AS in Accounting with a Concentration in Tax Preparation at the Knoxville South College campus or entirely online!
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Accreditation Status
IACBE Accredited Program
Financial Aid
Financial aid, offered through a variety of government, state, and local programs, grants, and scholarships, is available to those who qualify. To learn more about available options, contact us today.
Industry Outlook
Tax preparation courses included in our AS in Accounting with a Concentration in Tax Preparation program help prepare graduates to sit for the IRS Enrolled Agent exams. Passing these exams leads to IRS Enrolled Agent certification, which is the highest credential awarded by the IRS and enables individuals to represent taxpayers before the IRS for audits, appeals, collections, and other tax matters.
After completing the Associate Degree in Accounting requirements, students can also pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting or a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at South College.
Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting with a Concentration in Tax Preparation
Program Overview
The Accounting Associate Degree program is designed to educate students using modern, relevant technology and coursework for accounting majors. Backed by experienced and dedicated faculty, the core Accounting courses cover topics such as the accounting cycle and best practices, principles of management, business law, economics, and financial statement analysis. The Tax Preparation concentration classes are intended to help prepare students to sit for the IRS Enrolled Agent exams.
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Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The School of Business and Technology at South College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs, visit https://iacbe.org/memberpdf/SouthCollege.pdf.
