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Tax Executive Postbaccalaureate Certificate

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Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
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Contact Information
MBA & MS Programs Office Carlson School of Management 321 19th Avenue South, Suite 1-110 Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612-625-5555
Email: carlsoncert@umn.edu
Website: https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/degrees/graduate-certificates/taxation
  • Program Type: Post-baccalaureate credit certificate/licensure/endorsement
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Length of program in credits: 12
  • This program does not require summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Tax Executive Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Tax Executive certificate is designed primarily for tax professionals working in tax departments of large corporations. It prepares graduates for greater responsibilities within their tax department. A rigorous curriculum, taught online by top faculty in the tax community, focuses on the analytical, problem solving, writing, and communication skills that foster career advancement. The certificate can be completed in 12 to 24 months, with breaks from early March through April 15 to accommodate schedules during peak tax season.
Program Delivery
  • completely online (all program coursework can be completed online)
  • primarily online (at least 80% of the instruction for the program is online with short, intensive periods of face-to-face coursework)
Prerequisites for Admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required prerequisites
Introduction to Financial Reporting
ACCT 2051 - Introduction to Financial Reporting (4.0 cr)
or equivalent course taken at another institution
Introduction to Federal Income Tax
ACCT 5135 - Fundamentals of Federal Income Tax (4.0 cr)
or equivalent course taken at another institution
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit all application materials through the University's admission system. For additional application details, review program admissions website.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for students to remain in good standing.
Required Courses (12 credits)
Take the following courses:
MBT 6231 - Corporate Taxation I (2.0 cr)
MBT 6346 - ASC 740 Computations and Analysis (2.0 cr)
MBT 6347 - Tax Technology and Analytics Fundamentals (2.0 cr)
MBT 6348 - Advanced ASC 740 Concepts (2.0 cr)
MBT 6361 - State and Local Taxation (2.0 cr)
MBT 6381 - Tax Aspects of International Business I (2.0 cr)
 
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ACCT 2051 - Introduction to Financial Reporting
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Acct 2050/ApEc 1251/Dbln 2051
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces the topics of financial reporting and accounting. The purpose of financial accounting is to provide information to the entity owners and external parties to serve as the basis for making decisions about that entity. A student who successfully completes this class should be able to 1) understand the concepts and principles of accounting, 2) analyze, record and report the accounting treatment of business transactions, and 3) prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements.
ACCT 5135 - Fundamentals of Federal Income Tax
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
U.S. federal system of taxation. Concepts of gross income, deductions, credits. Analysis of structure of Internal Revenue Code, its provisions with respect to specific areas of law. Interrelationships between legislative, judicial, and administrative authority. Methods, tools, and techniques to conduct tax research. prereq: [2050 and or 2051] or MBA 6030], [mgmt or grad mgmt student]
MBT 6231 - Corporate Taxation I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Federal income taxation of corporations/shareholders. Organization of a corporation. Establishment of capital structure. Determination of tax liability. Dividends, non-liquidating distributions. Stock redemptions, liquidations. prereq: ACCT 5135 NOTE: Previous course number was MBT 5230
MBT 6346 - ASC 740 Computations and Analysis
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Financial accounting/reporting standards for effects of income taxes from corporate activities. Computation of current/deferred tax expense/benefit. Temporary differences, carryforwards. Computation of deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation allowances, business combinations. Investments in subsidiaries, equity method investments. Foreign operations, tax allocations, interim period tax calculations. NOTE: Previous course number was MBT 5346.
MBT 6347 - Tax Technology and Analytics Fundamentals
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Tax technology is transforming the way tax departments are doing business in many amazing ways. Both public accounting firms and businesses are investing in people, process, data, and technology at a rapid pace. This course provides the student with relevant background on current technologies and associated challenges, managerial approaches, systems design, process, data challenges and risk assessment methods that are specific to the tax technology arena. Additionally, it will focus on the fundamental concepts of project management, business requirements, data analytics, implementation choices, and the necessary business cases that are being conducted in both the public and private sector. prereq: ACCT 5135 NOTE: Previous course number was MBT 5347.
MBT 6348 - Advanced ASC 740 Concepts
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Examination of topics under ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes. Share-based awards, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, business combinations, foreign operations, interim period tax calculations. Process design/perspective of stakeholders of income tax accounting. NOTE: Previous course number was MBT 5348. prereq: MBT 6346\5346
MBT 6361 - State and Local Taxation
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Examines state levying of individual income, corporate income, property, sales, and excise taxes. Tax problems of businesses with multistate operations. prereq: Acct 5135, MBT student. NOTE: Previous course number was MBT 5360.
MBT 6381 - Tax Aspects of International Business I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Multinational business operations/transactions involving foreign income. Tax consequences of transactions with/by foreign organizations/companies. prereq: MBT 6231/5230 NOTE: Previous course number was MBT 5380.