Professional Development Registered Tax Return Preparer Certificate Program The 15-hour course consists of ten (10) hours of Registered Tax Return Preparer, three (3) hours of Federal tax law updates and two (2) hours of ethics and/or professional conduct. Our materials prepare you to pass the RTRP exam. Sat & Sun
10:00am to 3:00pm
4/5-4/12/14
CE6010-SP01
Enrolled Agent Certificate Program
15 hrs.
3 sessions
$375
NEW
Hostos Community College will prepare you to pass the Enrolled Agent Examination. An Enrolled Agent is an authorized tax practitioner who has experience in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service for audits, collections, and appeals. They prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses and essentially any entity required to file a tax return. As an Enrolled Agent you may also represent the entity that entrusted you in preparing the return to the IRS if audited. The test is divided into three parts that encompasses all parts of the federal tax code. The parts are as as follows: 1) Individuals, 2) Businesses and 3) Representation, Practices and Procedures Candidates must pass a background check by the IRS in order to finalize their status as an Enrolled Agent. Sat & Sun
10:00am to 3:00pm
3/1-3/15/14
Manage Your Money Bookkeeping and Accounting I Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping in this introductory course. Instruction includes recording entries, posting, making a trial balance, adjusting entries, worksheet, balance sheet and income statements. T & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 2/25-3/20/14 CE6014-SP01 24 hrs. 8 sessions $249
Bookkeeping and Accounting II Course covers accounts payable and receivable, purchases, credit card sales, sales tax, inventory control and an introduction to payroll. Analyze and journalize business transactions, prepare a trial balance, make year-end adjustments and produce financial statements. T & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 3/25-4/17/14 CE6015-SP01 24 hrs. 8 sessions $249
QuickBooks
CE6009-SP01
24 hrs.
3 sessions
$609
Income Tax Preparation I Income Tax Preparation I is designed to acquaint students with various components of the Federal Income Tax structure, as it affects individuals. Students will be able to identify the different taxes imposed by the government and appreciate some of the ethical guidelines involved in tax practice. This class will teach you how to prepare your own personal income tax returns. Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm 3/29-4/26/14 CE6011-SP01 12 hrs. 4 sessions $149
Income Tax Preparation II Designed for students who have successfully completed Income Tax Preparation I and wish to expand their expertise. This class will teach you how to prepare your own personal income tax returns. Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm 5/3-5/31/14 CE6012-SP01 12 hrs. 4 sessions $149
New York Tax Course
An overview of the QuickBooks accounting practices for a small business, including invoicing estimates, purchase orders, time cards, accounting, vendors, inventory and customer data base.
Introduction to the current Income Tax Code and the Internal Revenue Service’s role in taxation. Effect of both the Federal and New York Income Tax on individuals and their tax liability will be explained and discussed.
T & Th 6:00pm to 9:00pm 4/22-5/13/14 CE6016-SP01 21 hrs. 7 sessions $225
Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm 6/7-6/28/14 CE6013-SU01 12 hrs. 4 sessions $149
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Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development