Our Taxation Certificate program, designed to meet the soaring demand for skilled tax accountants, is a unique opportunity to advance your career. Learn to master tax return filing, tax research, tax audits, litigation, and complex tax computations for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
Dive into advanced tax topics, including estates, trusts, and multijurisdictional taxation. The perfect program for accounting graduates, professionals aiming to meet CPA requirements, and career changers seeking specialized tax knowledge.
Enhance your expertise and marketability with a curriculum designed to equip you with the practical skills and in-depth tax law understanding needed for high-demand roles in the field.
ACC 201 and 407 must be completed before applying to this program, as they provide the required foundation for admission and ensure you have the necessary background knowledge to succeed.
Topics include analyzing and recording transactions and adjustments; preparing and interpreting financial statements; and understanding the effects of transactions, adjustments, and accounting methods on the elements of financial statements and disclosures.
A study of the federal income tax structure with emphasis upon the conceptual foundations of taxation relating to the three types of taxpayers. businesses, individuals, and estates and trusts.
A study of advanced topics in taxation, including corporate taxation, accounting for income taxes, and international tax.
A detailed study of the income taxation of flow-through entities, including Partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability companies.
A study of selected topics in taxation, including, estates and trusts, gift tax, multijurisdictional taxes, tax research, tax practice and procedure, and other tax topics.
The Graduate Center (GC) offers comprehensive career support services to all Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA and MS students. Students receive assistance in everything needed to launch a successful career during and after graduation, from resume development and job searches to LinkedIn profile buildout and interview preparation.
All majors are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be evaluated for admission based upon their undergraduate and/or accounting coursework grade point averages (GPA), essay responses, reference evaluations, and their TOEFL score (if applicable).
For a more detailed understanding of our specific admissions requirements, schedule a 1:1 session with our team. We look forward to answering any questions you may have while guiding you through this process.
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Complete an online application and submit the application fee. An application is considered complete/ready for review once all supporting documents have been received by the University of Kentucky Graduate School.
This program starts in late August for Fall semester and early January for Spring semester. Applicants must complete the program specific application requirements to be considered for admission into the degree program. Incomplete files will not be reviewed.
Once the application is complete, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee within 3-4 weeks of admission.
Undergraduate accounting GPA of 2.75 (out of 4.0) or greater
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Upload digital copies of your unofficial test scores and transcripts from all universities attended using the online application.
Once admitted, official transcripts are required.
Three reference forms from former professors for non-UK students
Personal Statement - In 800 to 900 words, discuss the reasons you wish to pursue a taxation certificate at the University of Kentucky's Von Allmen School of Accountancy. Please address the following in your essay:
Academic preparation and accomplishments for graduate study
Leadership qualities and motivation
Your short-term and long-term goals and how a certificate will help achieve these goals.
Any additional information you feel is relevant
International candidates: Learn more about additional requirements:
At least one official English proficiency exam score*:
TOEFL IBT: 90 or above
IELTS: 7 or above
Duolingo English Test: 120 or above
Verbal Section of GMAT exam: 30 or above
*This requirement is waived for students with U.S. degrees.
For more information, consult our International FAQs.
Now that you know the admission and application requirements, you are ready to start your application to the GGraduate Certificate in Taxation Program. You can save your progress and return to your application as needed until you are ready to submit it.
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