What You'll Learn In this Program

Program Outline

Module 1: Establishing The Tax Foundation

Module 1 acts as an introduction to Tax Preparation. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of preparing the most common types of Tax Returns. This not only gives you a solid foundation in your understanding of the process of preparing business tax returns, but is also very helpful in aiding you when preparing individual tax returns.

Module 2: Becoming The 1040 Expert

Module 2 of the Professional Tax Preparer™ Program deals with the background information and forms that go into preparing Page 2 of a 1040. We will also discuss all the adjustments that can be made to adjusted gross income, including the credits that are allowed and different types of deductions and exemptions that can be taken against that adjusted gross income number.

Module 3: Profitable Business Returns

Module 3 introduces you to the world of business organizations and their tax concerns. This module is a practical companion to Module 2, as it gives you experience in completing each of the schedules and forms common to business organizations. You will learn tax concepts in accounting, elements of business financial statements, and how to report gain and loss on dispositions of business property.

Module 4: Building A Successful Tax Practice

Module 4 was developed to give you the turnkey process necessary to build a successful tax business. This includes proven marketing strategies, pricing, client interviewing for tax planning and preparation and much more. Universal Accounting Center will help you get your businesses running profitably in weeks, not months. The skills and strategies presented in Module 4 of the Professional Tax Preparer™ Program are the result of years of experience in running a profitable tax preparation business.

Meet Your Instructors

Academic Coach

Adam Syvock

Adam works with students regarding questions about curriculum and real-world accounting situations. Adam is a graduate of Universal Accounting’s PB program himself, and also holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition, he's QuickBooks Certified and uses his skills as a profit and growth expert to run his own accounting practice.

Why Training from Universal Accounting?

  • Convenient Self-Paced Learning

    Universal Accounting’s programs are delivered through convenient, online video tutorials. You set the pace and manage training around YOUR schedule.

  • Expert Coaching Support

    You’ll have access to continual resources and support from experienced accounting professionals – even after you finish and begin working in the field.

  • Reasonable Program Lengths

    Most of the programs are designed so that the Training & Certification can be completed in just 3-6 weeks.

  • Affordable Programs

    Our courses are often more affordable than other accounting education providers... compare and see.

  • Unique Training Options

    Universal Accounting is a unique post-secondary school. We have different choices in training and tuition options that other schools don’t offer.

  • Learn Business & Marketing Strategies

    We don't just teach accounting practices, we teach the business practices to ensure you succeed and the marketing skills to find and retain clients.

Why Training from Universal Accounting?

  • Success In Your Career

  • Get Paid What You Are Worth

  • Start or Build Your Own Profitable Firm

  • We Teach You Proven Marketing To Find & Retain Clients

  • We Help You Become The Premier Accounting Service In Your Area

Let Universal Accounting Help You Succeed!

Unprecedented Opportunities

during this continuing period of crisis

What a year!  The global pandemic (covid-19/Coronavirus) and accompanying economic crisis have coupled together to create an unprecedented opportunity to turn lemons into lemonade.  You can be in a unique position to HELP individuals and businesses with this extended tax season (July 15th for 2020) and soon-to-be-available TAX RELIEF as a skilled tax professional.  You could also assist business owners as they examine their situation, and determine what they need to do to stay in business (considering government assistance and tax relief programs) as a skilled accounting professional and business consultant.

Step-up as a Business First Responder

Now is the time to step up as an accounting professional, and act as a Business First Responder.  As business owners struggle to adapt to the “new normal" that is affected by this global pandemic and economic crisis, they need to turn to accounting professionals to get the information they need to make more informed business decisions to keep the company running.

Profit & Growth Experts in Demand

This is your opportunity to make a difference and help the small to mid-sized business community.  As a Profit & Growth Expert (PGE), this is the time to reach out to find new clients, and grow your business as the premier accounting firm in the area.  The clients you find will most likely be with you in the next 10 years, so ACT NOW.  This is the time to work both IN and ON your business.

Universal Account School is Here to Help You!

With Universal Accounting Center, we're here to help you be in business for yourself, but NOT BY YOURSELF!

Trusted Accounting Education Provider

Since 1979, Universal Accounting Center® (UAC) has recognized the need for specialized, hands-on, visual, online small business accounting, bookkeeping & tax training.  We are a Better Business Bureau accredited, online Accounting School. We've helped thousands of people get the skills, experience and credentials that they need to advance their accounting careers, start and grow their own accounting, bookkeeping and/or tax businesses, as well as expand their existing business offerings to include more value-based services.


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