The Certificate in Taxation is designed for working accounting professionals. The certificate program is a rigorous study of federal tax law enabling you to keep pace with new developments and acquire a high level of professional expertise in the scope of issues tax practitioners encounter. There are six graduate taxation courses in the program and a special topics class.
Program Format: EMST cohorts begin in January and August. The cohorts are structured into “blocks” or sessions, with each block consisting of two courses and lasting approximately eight weeks. Classes meet for a full day Saturdays, 8:00am-5:00pm.
TAX 6065 Tax Research
TAX 6876 Transaction in Property
TAX 6107 Federal Corporate Taxation
TAX 6446 Wealth Transfers
TAX 6206 Taxations of Pass-Through Entities
TAX 6026 Value-Added Tax Strategies
1 Special Topics Seminar
Curriculum
Note: All of the courses listed are currently part of the Executive Master of Science in Taxation (EMST) degree. All courses taken in the certificate program can be applied towards the EMST degree provided the student is admitted to the master’s program prior to the completion of no more than ten graduate certificate credit hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher. Courses taken for this graduate certificate cannot be used for another graduate certificate in the School of Accounting.
Unique Features
- The Certificate in Taxation program is conveniently offered at FIU’s south campus on Saturdays.
- Executive-style program with attentive support services
- Small class size and individual attention prevail
- We provide you with TurboTax, business tax preparation software for corporations, partnerships, ‘S’ corporations and individuals and research databases like RIA CheckPoint and CCH Omnitax.
- You’ll have completed access during class and from home to our various databases, online tax research systems and a complete periodical search capability for uses in solving tax issues.
- You’ll build a large network of tax professionals with your peers in the program and with the School of Accounting advisory board members.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the certificate program, prospective students must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent from an accredited college or university
- Achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in upper-level undergraduate coursework
- Provide evidence of at least four years of professional work experience in accounting or finance
- Be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities
Special Program Requirements
- If you have a bachelor’s degree in Business with a major in an area besides accounting, you may be required to complete certain accounting courses. FIU’s Foundations of Accounting and Audit (CFAA) Program is offered to meet these specific needs. Please visit htt://cfaa.fiu.edu.
- Non Business majors in addition to the above requirements will be required to complete the common body prerequisites for general business.
Application Procedures
For admission to the Certificate in Accounting Program, applicants should visit http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.html to complete the application.
Please select Certificate from the degree level drop-down menu and Taxation from the degree major drop-down menu listing all FIU graduate programs in the online admissions form.
Applicants must submit official documents (transcripts) to:
Chapman Graduate School of Business
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th – CBC 200
Miami, FL 33199
Attn: Accounting Programs
- Graduate applications for admissions, along with nonrefundable application fee of $30.00 in US dollars.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities. Transcripts must be sent directly to the Chapman Graduate School Admissions by all formerly attended institutions in a sealed envelope.
- Official proof of degree: a copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcripts.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the fall 2009 semester is July 1, 2009, and for the spring 2010 semester is October 1, 2009.
Fees
Tuition for the Certificate in Taxation Program for the 2009-2010 year for Florida residents is approximately $13,300 and for non Florida residents is $15,200. This amount includes meals, software licenses, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced administration. All fees are subject to change.
Financial Aid
The Certificate of Taxation Program is eligible for federal financial aid. Refer to melissa.hew@business.fiu.edu for more information.
Career Services
The Career Management Services staff offers high-quality, accessible and well-coordinated services and provides information designed to help you achieve career success. Workshops cover topics such as writing resumes, preparing for and handling the job interview, developing job search strategies and effective networking. In addition, the office provides self-assessment tools individual advising, resume referral and on-campus interviews for internships and permanent positions. Career Management Services works closely with employers to develop relationships that ensure you have access to any employment opportunities.
More Information
For more information about the Certificate in Taxation Program, please contact:
Chapman Graduate School of Business
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th – CBC 200
Miami, FL 33199
Attn: Accounting Programs
Phone: (305)348-3501
Fax: (305)348-7204
E-mail: gradadv@fiu.edu
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