Tax Preparer

Shoreline Community College ETPL
Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Tax Preparer Certificate of Completion (CC) leading to an entry-level position in the accounting field. Students study and learn the basics of practical accounting and specific training in preparing basic individual and small business federal income taxes. Students successfully completing this Certification Series are qualified to obtain entry level tax preparer positions.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,897.05

Total required fees

$205.80

Books and supplies

$500.00

Locations

Shoreline Community College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

65%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$30.84

Typical (median) annual earnings

$58,811.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Other Industries

70%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

30%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
37
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
40%
Female
60%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
22%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
56%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
29%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
47%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
17%