The Golden Gate University School of Tax, the largest such program in the country, has been educating adults in Los Angeles and Irvine for over 15 years. The program is continually modernized and taught by practicing professionals to ensure it is relevant to students who are working in the field as well as those who are changing careers.
Taxing e-commerce
The rules of business seem to change daily as companies rush to make products and services available online. And now accounting departments are asking how to navigate the complex tax regulations that govern e-commerce transactions in the United States and worldwide. That’s why Golden Gate University is offering “Taxation of Electronic Commerce,” a course that covers the laws and standards every company should know before venturing out onto the Internet. A leading professional in the field, one who brings real-life examples and experiences to the classroom, is teaching this course.
Online courses a hit with tax students
The professors of Golden Gate University know very well what it’s like to move into the virtual world. The School of Tax has been offering online classes, certificates and degree programs for almost three years through the university’s CyberCampus. These courses, which combine academic rigor with convenience and flexibility, are very popular with tax students. Online courses enable them to attend class any time, day or night, but still interact with professors and classmates through online conferences. While traditional in-person classes at Golden Gate’s Irvine and Los Angeles sites are still very popular, the online option enables students to save commute time and fit classes into busy schedules. And for some students, it’s the only option.
“I have students in Alaska, Florida and overseas,” said Ed Monsour, director of the tax program in Southern California. “They tell me that without our online classes, they would not have had the opportunity to pursue a degree, and thus a career, in tax.”
The future of business is here. And an important part of that future is business professionals who have the skills to keep their companies current with whatever direction technology and changing paradigms take the economy. That means higher education needs to keep pace. At Golden Gate University, keeping pace means listening to what employers and professionals need in order to stay competitive in their fields. “We can’t graduate people fast enough,” said Monsour. “Employers need qualified tax professionals, and they need them now.”
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