SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (December 4, 2006) — Universal Accounting®'s Professional Tax Preparer™ program has received approval from the state of Oregon as a qualifying training program for individuals wishing to prepare income taxes. Universal Accounting® received approval from Oregon's State Board of Tax Practitioners. Oregon is one of two states requiring state approved tax courses for tax preparers.
The Professional Tax Preparer™ course trains individuals in tax preparation for individual and small business taxes. Oregon has approved 88 hours of the program as Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours. The Professional Tax Preparer™ program is taught through the schools patented home study course, allowing students to learn at their own pace. Students receive year long support from Universal tax professionals.
Universal Accounting® is the worlds only accounting specific trade school offering accounting, bookkeeping and marketing training to students throughout the world. Skills are taught through classroom trainings or through a patented home-study course, allowing students to learn at their own pace. In August, 2006, Universal Accounting® debuted on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States. More information about Universal Accounting® can be found by calling 1-800-343-4827 or visiting www.universalaccountingcenter.com.