Overview

Taxation is extremely important to any company because financial information, as analyzed and interpreted by CPAs, allows executives to make informed business decisions that help companies become more successful. Through the Taxation program of the University of Colorado at Boulder, our graduates develop specific expertise in the area of taxation by strengthening and enhancing the ability to interpret and communicate information about a company's operations and finances. Academic experience, combined with a practical internship experience, propels our graduates to be proficient in the "language of business" that is taxation.

Coursework in taxation conveys a comprehensive understanding of the theory and concepts that underlie accounting practice. Emphasis is placed on logical reasoning and the development, understanding, and use of information, which enable students to solve problems in accounting and management of organizations and to make sound accounting policy decisions.

CPA Licensure

Taxation students have many career options to consider after graduation. Those who aspire to pursue careers in public accounting must become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The CPA designation is not as critical for other career paths in accounting, but becoming a CPA can be advantageous in any accounting career.

While the CPA requirements of most states have similar components and required courses, the specifics of those requirements differ greatly. Students interested in ultimately pursuing CPA licensure should contact the applicable state licensing board to determine any requirements, including particular courses, they may need to fulfill in order to obtain licensure in a particular state.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Income Taxation of Business Entities

Auditing and Assurance Services

Current Issues in Professional Accounting--Accounting Ethics

Research and Writing in Income Taxation

Taxation of Partnerships

Taxation of Corporations

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Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-03 00:00:00 , International

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Undergraduate Record

Standardized Test Scores (GMAT or GRE)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48750 USD / full

≈ 48750 USD / full
Out-of-State

48750 USD / full

≈ 48750 USD / full
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In-State

34800 USD / full

≈ 34800 USD / full

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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