ACCT 345 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

The focus of this class is service learning. The students will be afforded the opportunity to receive IRS certification as a tax preparer while making a difference in their community. Students will prepare annual federal and state income tax return for low income individuals that quality for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Students must pass an IRS certification exam and receive training on the Tax software. All Individual tax returns prepared as part of this class will be detailed reviewed prior to filing the tax. Students will develop and enhance a number of soft skills such as problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership, each of which is valuable to entry-level accounting and business professionals.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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