Chartered Tax Professional Certificate Online
Accounting and Finance
Online
Certificate Program
Provided by ProTrain Online
The Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons who typically advise clients on income tax situations. After completing this comprehensive program, certificants will be prepared to handle almost any individual and small business income tax situation encountered. Candidates must successfully complete a series of six 30-hour, computer-administered courses in income tax preparation. All courses are offered via the Internet and can be completed anywhere, anytime-24/ 7 instructor support is included with each module. Each module consists of ten 3-hour lessons and can be completed in 5-10 weeks (one or two lessons per week). The entire program could be completed in less than eight months, but generally students complete the program in 18-24 months. 180 Hours. Mentor supported.
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Chartered Tax Professional Certificate Online
The Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons who typically advise clients on income tax situations. After completing this comprehensive program, certificants will be prepared to handle almost any individual and small business income tax situation encountered. Candidates must successfully complete a series of six 30-hour, computer-administered courses in income tax preparation. All courses are offered via the Internet and can be completed anywhere, anytime-24/7 instructor support is included with each module. Each module consists of ten 3-hour lessons and can be completed in 5-10 weeks (one or two lessons per week). The entire program could be completed in less than eight months, but generally students complete the program in 18-24 months.
Courses required to earn the Chartered Tax Professional Certificate and CTP designation
Basic Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Intermediate Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Advanced Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Small Business Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Advanced Level II Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours) (Available Summer 2008)
Small Business Level II Income Tax Preparation (30 hours) (Available Summer 2008)
Basic and Intermediate Income Tax Course
Combined this 20-lesson Course will give you a solid foundation in individual tax preparation, enabling you to complete all of the standard returns. This Course focuses on the majority of tax forms needed to complete tax returns for yourself and the general public. In the Course you should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to complete federal income tax returns and research tax issues. Because "Practice makes perfect", the Course requires at least two tax returns prepared for most chapters.
Course Materials/Resources:
Comprehensive Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2006 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2007 tax law has been finalized)
Term:
6 months from date of registration.
CPE Credit Eligibility: 60 hours of CPE Credit
Topics Include:
Electronic Filing
W-2 & 1099 Forms
Form 1040 (1040 EZ/A)
Interview Techniques
Filing Requirements
Filing Status
Exemptions & Dependents
Earned Income Tax Credit
Due Diligence
Child Care & Tax Credits
Interest & Dividends
Other Income
Adjustments to Income
Moving Expenses
Itemized Deductions
Employee Business Expenses
Sale of Real Estate
Depreciation: MACRS & ACRS
Self-Employment
Rental Property
Capital Gains & Losses
Alternative Minimum Tax
Education Expenses & Plans
IRAs & Retirements Plans
Ethics
Kiddie Tax
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1977
Tax Saving Ideas
Advanced Income Tax Course Level I
If you are an enrolled agent, accountant, lawyer, financial planner, business owner, experienced tax preparer, or just interested in increasing your tax knowledge, the Advanced Course will enable you to prepare more complex individual tax returns. This Course provides the critical education and knowledge which make the graduates more competent and successful than their competitors. Students normally enroll in this Course after completing the 10-week Comprehensive Income Tax Class and working at least one season as a tax preparer.
Course Materials/Resources:
Comprehensive Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2006 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2007 tax law has been finalized)
Term: 4 months from date of registration.
CPE Credit Eligibility: 30 hours of CPE Credit
Topics Include:
Earned Income Credit
Clergy
Investments
At Risk Rules
Passive Activities
Injured/Innocent Spouse
Tax/Special Credits
COGS/Business Start-Up
Depreciation
Amortization
Section 179
Employee Business Expense
Office in Home
Auto Expenses
Self-Employment Tax
Statutory Employees
Capital Gains/Losses
Basis of Property
Sale of Stock
Installment Sales
Rental Properties
K-1s/1099s
Sale of Business Property
Estimated Taxes
Extensions
Introduction to Small Business Income Tax Course Level I
This Course is designed as an introduction to some of the issues involved in the preparation of tax returns for various forms of business entities, which will give you the information necessary to handle partnerships and corporations.
Course Materials/Resources:
Introduction to Small Business Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2006 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2007 tax law has been finalized)
Term: 4 months from date of registration.
CPE Credit Eligibility:
30 hours of CPE Credit.
Topics Include:
Business Types
Accounting Methods
Financial Statements
Business Income
Schedule C
COGS/Inventory
Depreciation
Section 179 Deduction
Contractor vs. Employee
Sale of Business Property
Partnerships
Corporations - C, S, LLC
Employee Taxes
Excise Taxes
Estate Taxes
Extensions
Estimates
Employee Benefits
Retirement Plans
Advanced Income Tax Course Level II (Available Summer 2008)
This Course is designed to enhance the knowledge and experience of tax practitioners. Students normally enroll in this Course after completing the Comprehensive Income Tax Class, Advanced Level I and working at least one season as a tax preparer. This Course will give you the confidence to take on more complex returns by reinforcing your existing tax knowledge and building on it. It is also suitable for a veteran preparer who needs to refresh his/her skills. If you are an enrolled agent, accountant, lawyer, financial planner, business owner, experienced tax preparer, or just interested in increasing your tax knowledge, the Advanced Course Level II will enable you to prepare more complex individual tax returns. This Course provides the critical education and knowledge which make the graduates more competent and successful than their competitors.
Course Materials/Resources:
Advanced Level II Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Term:
4 months from date of registration.
Topics Include:
Amended Tax Returns for Individuals
Special Needs and Concerns of Seniors
Tax Issues for High Income Taxpayers
Net Operating Losses
Schedule D - Special Issues
Tax Issues for Divorced Taxpayers
Tax Planning Tips and Strategies
Responding to the IRS
Part-year Resident State Tax Preparation Principles
Nonresident Alien Returns - Form 1040NR
Small Business Income Tax Course Level II (Available Summer 2008)
If you are comfortable with your knowledge of individual tax return preparation, the next step is Small Business Level II Income Tax Course. This Course is designed as an introduction to some of the issues involved in the preparation of tax returns for various forms of business entities, which will give you the information necessary to handle business returns with knowledge and confidence.
Course Materials/Resources:
Small Business Level II Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Term:
4 months from date of registration.
Topics Include:
Understanding the Balance Sheet
Partnership Issues
Corporation Issues
General Business Credits
Tax Issues Related to Buying a Business
Sale or Liquidation of Business
Profit or Loss From Farming - Schedule F
Amended or Corrected Business Returns
What to Do When You Owe the IRS?
Tax Preparation for Non-profits: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), etc.
Learning Method:
Our courses in income tax preparation are available for home study online anywhere, anytime - 24/7. The courses are interactive, with instructional feedback and support from qualified instructors provided by e-mail. Everything needed to complete each course is available online, including the student text. The hard copy of the course is not a requirement, as all materials needed are downloadable. However, we do include a hard copy so all students have one for future reference and also for convenience, to save time with printing forms for assignments and other reading that they may prefer to read offline.
Courses required to earn the Chartered Tax Professional Certificate and CTP designation
Basic Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Intermediate Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Advanced Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Small Business Income Tax Preparation (30 hours)
Advanced Level II Individual Income Tax Preparation (30 hours) (Available Summer 2008)
Small Business Level II Income Tax Preparation (30 hours) (Available Summer 2008)
Basic and Intermediate Income Tax Course
Combined this 20-lesson Course will give you a solid foundation in individual tax preparation, enabling you to complete all of the standard returns. This Course focuses on the majority of tax forms needed to complete tax returns for yourself and the general public. In the Course you should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to complete federal income tax returns and research tax issues. Because "Practice makes perfect", the Course requires at least two tax returns prepared for most chapters.
Course Materials/Resources:
Comprehensive Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2006 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2007 tax law has been finalized)
Term:
6 months from date of registration.
CPE Credit Eligibility: 60 hours of CPE Credit
Topics Include:
Electronic Filing
W-2 & 1099 Forms
Form 1040 (1040 EZ/A)
Interview Techniques
Filing Requirements
Filing Status
Exemptions & Dependents
Earned Income Tax Credit
Due Diligence
Child Care & Tax Credits
Interest & Dividends
Other Income
Adjustments to Income
Moving Expenses
Itemized Deductions
Employee Business Expenses
Sale of Real Estate
Depreciation: MACRS & ACRS
Self-Employment
Rental Property
Capital Gains & Losses
Alternative Minimum Tax
Education Expenses & Plans
IRAs & Retirements Plans
Ethics
Kiddie Tax
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1977
Tax Saving Ideas
Advanced Income Tax Course Level I
If you are an enrolled agent, accountant, lawyer, financial planner, business owner, experienced tax preparer, or just interested in increasing your tax knowledge, the Advanced Course will enable you to prepare more complex individual tax returns. This Course provides the critical education and knowledge which make the graduates more competent and successful than their competitors. Students normally enroll in this Course after completing the 10-week Comprehensive Income Tax Class and working at least one season as a tax preparer.
Course Materials/Resources:
Comprehensive Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2006 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2007 tax law has been finalized)
Term: 4 months from date of registration.
CPE Credit Eligibility: 30 hours of CPE Credit
Topics Include:
Earned Income Credit
Clergy
Investments
At Risk Rules
Passive Activities
Injured/Innocent Spouse
Tax/Special Credits
COGS/Business Start-Up
Depreciation
Amortization
Section 179
Employee Business Expense
Office in Home
Auto Expenses
Self-Employment Tax
Statutory Employees
Capital Gains/Losses
Basis of Property
Sale of Stock
Installment Sales
Rental Properties
K-1s/1099s
Sale of Business Property
Estimated Taxes
Extensions
Introduction to Small Business Income Tax Course Level I
This Course is designed as an introduction to some of the issues involved in the preparation of tax returns for various forms of business entities, which will give you the information necessary to handle partnerships and corporations.
Course Materials/Resources:
Introduction to Small Business Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Availability:
This Course is available now for the 2006 Tax Law (a tax law update is available at year-end when the new 2007 tax law has been finalized)
Term: 4 months from date of registration.
CPE Credit Eligibility:
30 hours of CPE Credit.
Topics Include:
Business Types
Accounting Methods
Financial Statements
Business Income
Schedule C
COGS/Inventory
Depreciation
Section 179 Deduction
Contractor vs. Employee
Sale of Business Property
Partnerships
Corporations - C, S, LLC
Employee Taxes
Excise Taxes
Estate Taxes
Extensions
Estimates
Employee Benefits
Retirement Plans
Advanced Income Tax Course Level II (Available Summer 2008)
This Course is designed to enhance the knowledge and experience of tax practitioners. Students normally enroll in this Course after completing the Comprehensive Income Tax Class, Advanced Level I and working at least one season as a tax preparer. This Course will give you the confidence to take on more complex returns by reinforcing your existing tax knowledge and building on it. It is also suitable for a veteran preparer who needs to refresh his/her skills. If you are an enrolled agent, accountant, lawyer, financial planner, business owner, experienced tax preparer, or just interested in increasing your tax knowledge, the Advanced Course Level II will enable you to prepare more complex individual tax returns. This Course provides the critical education and knowledge which make the graduates more competent and successful than their competitors.
Course Materials/Resources:
Advanced Level II Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Term:
4 months from date of registration.
Topics Include:
Amended Tax Returns for Individuals
Special Needs and Concerns of Seniors
Tax Issues for High Income Taxpayers
Net Operating Losses
Schedule D - Special Issues
Tax Issues for Divorced Taxpayers
Tax Planning Tips and Strategies
Responding to the IRS
Part-year Resident State Tax Preparation Principles
Nonresident Alien Returns - Form 1040NR
Small Business Income Tax Course Level II (Available Summer 2008)
If you are comfortable with your knowledge of individual tax return preparation, the next step is Small Business Level II Income Tax Course. This Course is designed as an introduction to some of the issues involved in the preparation of tax returns for various forms of business entities, which will give you the information necessary to handle business returns with knowledge and confidence.
Course Materials/Resources:
Small Business Level II Income Tax Course Manual, by Peoples Income Tax
Federal income tax reference material
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Hands-on training from veteran tax preparers
Term:
4 months from date of registration.
Topics Include:
Understanding the Balance Sheet
Partnership Issues
Corporation Issues
General Business Credits
Tax Issues Related to Buying a Business
Sale or Liquidation of Business
Profit or Loss From Farming - Schedule F
Amended or Corrected Business Returns
What to Do When You Owe the IRS?
Tax Preparation for Non-profits: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), etc.
Learning Method:
Our courses in income tax preparation are available for home study online anywhere, anytime - 24/7. The courses are interactive, with instructional feedback and support from qualified instructors provided by e-mail. Everything needed to complete each course is available online, including the student text. The hard copy of the course is not a requirement, as all materials needed are downloadable. However, we do include a hard copy so all students have one for future reference and also for convenience, to save time with printing forms for assignments and other reading that they may prefer to read offline.
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