PQTS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Continuing Education Division
Professional Tax Certification Programs
Build knowledge. Strengthen your skills. Expand your professional potential.
PQTS Christian University’s Continuing Education Division provides focused, self-paced tax education programs designed for individuals seeking practical knowledge and professional development in tax preparation, compliance, advisory services, and tax-office operations.
100% Online • Self-Paced • Tax-Focused • Professional Development
Build Your Tax Knowledge
Whether you are preparing to enter the tax industry, strengthen an existing tax business, expand your professional knowledge, or develop additional tax-service skills, PQTS Christian University offers continuing education programs designed to provide focused and practical instruction.
Students may select the program that best aligns with their professional goals and complete coursework through a flexible online learning environment.
Tax Continuing Education Only
These programs are continuing education certificate programs and are separate from PQTS Christian University’s earned academic degree programs.
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Tax Preparation Fundamentals Certification
Build a strong foundation in tax preparation, terminology, filing concepts, taxpayer information, documentation, professional responsibilities, and the basic processes involved in preparing individual tax returns.
Ideal for: Beginners and aspiring tax professionals.
02
Individual Income Tax Preparation Certification
Develop practical knowledge of individual federal income tax preparation, filing status, dependents, income reporting, adjustments, deductions, credits, documentation, and return-preparation procedures.
Ideal for: Tax preparers serving individual taxpayers.
03
Business Tax Preparation Certification
Explore foundational concepts associated with preparing tax information for business entities, including business income and expenses, recordkeeping, deductions, entity considerations, documentation, and tax-preparation procedures.
Ideal for: Professionals expanding into business tax services.
04
Small Business Taxation Certification
Develop knowledge of tax matters commonly encountered by small-business owners, including business structures, deductible expenses, recordkeeping, estimated tax concepts, self-employment considerations, and financial documentation.
Ideal for: Tax professionals, entrepreneurs, and small-business service providers.
05
Payroll Tax Compliance Certification
Study the fundamentals of payroll taxation, employee and employer responsibilities, payroll records, withholding concepts, reporting requirements, payroll-tax documentation, and compliance practices.
Ideal for: Tax professionals, payroll staff, and business administrators.
06
Nonprofit Tax Compliance Certification
Explore foundational tax and compliance considerations relevant to nonprofit organizations, including organizational records, reporting responsibilities, tax-exempt operations, financial documentation, and ongoing compliance awareness.
Ideal for: Nonprofit leaders, administrators, and tax professionals serving nonprofit organizations.
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Tax Planning & Advisory Fundamentals Certification
Develop foundational knowledge of tax-planning concepts, client information gathering, financial organization, tax-awareness strategies, professional communication, ethical considerations, and advisory-service fundamentals.
Ideal for: Experienced preparers who want to expand their professional knowledge.
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Tax Office Management Certification
Learn practical principles for organizing and managing a professional tax office, including client intake, workflow, documentation, staff operations, data handling, customer service, quality-control practices, and professional office procedures.
Ideal for: Tax-business owners, managers, and aspiring tax-office leaders.
More Than Tax Preparation.
Build the Knowledge to Lead.
PQTS Christian University’s tax continuing education programs are designed for professionals who understand that building a successful tax career requires more than completing forms. It requires knowledge, organization, ethical practice, client service, compliance awareness, and strong business operations.
KNOWLEDGE
COMPLIANCE
LEADERSHIP
BUSINESS
Simple. Flexible. Professional.
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SELECT YOUR PROGRAM
Choose the tax continuing education program that aligns with your goals.
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ENROLL
Complete your registration and program enrollment.
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COMPLETE YOUR COURSEWORK
Work through your online coursework and required assessments at your own pace.
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EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE
After successfully completing the program requirements, receive your PQTS continuing education certificate.
Professional Credential Notice
PQTS Christian University tax continuing education certificates document completion of the university’s continuing education program. Completion does not, by itself, confer CPA status, Enrolled Agent status, attorney status, IRS authorization, or any other government-issued professional license or credential.