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Enrolled Agent Program

Learn tax laws, tools, and procedures from instructors who have worked or currently work for the IRS. Understand how to represent clients before the IRS nationwide while you prepare for the Enrolled Agent Exam.

This program is perfect for...

  • Current tax preparers who want to expand their practice by becoming an Enrolled Agent
  • CPAs or Attorneys who are preparing for a Taxation Specialization
  • Individuals currently pursuing a career in taxation
  • Retirees looking for a viable encore career

What you can learn.

  • A thorough understanding of tax preparation procedures and regulations
  • Coursework relevant to the Enrolled Agent certification
  • Enrolled Agent best practices

Prepare To Become a Tax Expert

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Our Enrolled Agent Specialization is designed to help you gain the expertise and credentials to thrive in the world of tax preparation. Equip yourself with the essential skills, tools, and knowledge of current tax laws and procedures, and prepare to represent clients before the IRS in all 50 states.

You will learn how to navigate federal tax regulations, handle complex filings, and provide confident, compliant support to individuals and businesses. This program also prepares you for the Enrolled Agent Certification Exam—the highest credential the IRS awards to tax professionals.

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
* Students who have a minimum of two years of tax preparation experience or relevant taxation coursework may waive the Fundamentals of Tax Prep introductory course.
MGMT 822.12
Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
MGMT 822.22A
Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
MGMT 822.22B
Typically Offered: Fall, Summer

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

75.00

Estimated Program Tuition

1550.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

500.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

The Vets Count Scholarship was created for active duty U.S. military personnel and U.S. veterans, and their immediate families (spouses or children) who are interested in pursuing financial programs to assist them in achieving their educational and career goals.

The scholarship will pay the registration fees for any two courses in the Financial Management Programs area (see application for more details).

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