Program Highlights

On-campus

The graduate certificate in Taxation will allow students to develop expertise in tax planning and preparation in regard to international, federal, state, or estate issues for corporations, partnerships, or individuals.

Eligibility

Students enrolled in the MAcc graduate degree program in the School of Accountancy are eligible for the Taxation Certificate. Additional credit hours beyond those needed for the MAcc will not be required in most cases.

Students may also pursue the certificate as a stand-alone certificate or be working towards their Master of Science in Business.

Students must achieve an average of a 3.0 GPA in all courses. Coursework may only count towards two graduation requirements for students pursuing multiple graduate certificates and a graduate degree.

Requirements

Students are required to complete 15 credit hours to receive the certificate.

Required prerequisite coursework: 

  • Accounting I and II
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • Introduction to Taxation

See course listings in the MU Course Catalog 

Have Questions?

If you’re interested in learning more about this program but aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help! Contact one of our recruitment coordinators by email or call us at (573) 882-2750 to connect with Mizzou and Trulaske and get your questions answered.