Income Tax Preparatory Certificate

Business and Hospitality

Become a locally sought-after and in-demand professional income tax preparer upon completion of this certificate program that builds upon your current accounting skills. In the program, you will be provided with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of income tax preparation and analysis. Current Accounting Specialist program students have an opportunity to earn the certificate while pursuing the two-year degree.

Award: Certificate
Credits: 19
Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
Entry: Fall, Spring

Paying for the Program

$4,240*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $4,791*

There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.

Financial Aid Info
  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 
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Jared Puls
Accounting Instructor

  • Email: pulsj@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2155
  • Location: Peosta
Medhanie Mekonnen

Medhanie Mekonnen
Accounting Instructor

  • Email: mekonnenm@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1156
  • Location: Calmar