Certificate of Completion in Tax Preparer

The Tax Preparer certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Accounting. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Accounting. Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Tax Preparer Certificate of Completion (CC) leading to an entry-level position in the accounting field. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in longer courses of study to complete additional certificates the AAAS degree in Accounting. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Associate in Business, DTAMRP Planning Guide.

Completion of the equivalent of U.S. 9th grade. Must be at least 16 years of age at program start date, Financial statement (bank statement or letter from the bank in English issued within 6 months) with minimum balance of USD 21,150. Copy of Passport photo page (recommended). Please upload your most recent academic records (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) in the Academic History tab as you fill out the application. If you need to, you can also upload after you submit your application on your Application Status page. If you have attended any school(s) in the U.S., you must provide a transcript for each school. We reserve the right to ask for original documents and/or contact the issuing bank directly for verification purposes. If you are applying for the High School Completion program, you will need to provide a Credential Evaluation of any overseas high school coursework and copies of any U.S. transcripts. This is not due at the time of admission.