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Quick Facts

Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Taxes and Decision-Making course by edX impart knowledge to the candidate in areas like tax planning, strategies in tax-paying, income deduction, and tax compliance. This course helps the learners to build an accounting foundation on United States federal income taxation. The candidate would be able to reduce the present value of taxes by pursuing this course.

This course covers concepts that help the candidate to differentiate financial accounting standards from the federal income tax laws. This course also helps the candidate to gain knowledge of financial tools that would help the participants to make better decisions that would maximize their earnings.

The certificate provided at the end of the course can be easily shared on a CV or resume. They can also be posted directly on platforms like LinkedIn. The achievement certificate of the candidate contains a sign of the instructor and logo of the institution which increases the job prospects of the participant.

The Highlights

  • 12 weeks long program
  • Requires effort of just 8 to 12 hours per week
  • Instructor-led course
  • Shareable certification
  • Online course
  • The course provided by IUx institute
  • Verified certificate by edX
  • Part of MicroMasters program

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 39405yesIU Bloomington

The cost of the Taxes and Decision-Making programme by edX is detailed below for the reference of the candidate.

  • The learner can pursue the course free of cost but they won’t receive a certificate at the end of the course. 
  • The learner can attend the course at a cost of Rs.39,405. They will receive a certificate if they complete all assessments with a passing score.

The fee details are tabulated below

Course Name

Amount

Taxes and Decision Making

Rs.39,405 


Eligibility Criteria

Education

The candidate should have a senior or junior standing in a university or a college or the candidate should have attended a bachelor’s programme. The candidate should have basic knowledge of English as the classes are delivered in English.

Certification Qualifying Details

The learners are provided with certificates on successful completion of the course. Apart from successful completion, the candidate should also have upgraded their plans to verified certification. The information regarding the passing grade will be provided on the progress page.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Taxation

By finishing the Taxes and Decision-Making course by edX, the candidate would be able to improve their skills in the following areas.

  • The candidate would learn to apply income tax laws to taxpayers as an individual
  • The candidate would also learn to properly apply income tax laws to taxpayers as a business leader or entrepreneur
  • The participant would able to differentiate financial accounting standards from federal income tax laws
  • They would understand the concepts behind tax planning
  • The candidate would learn about tax compliance
  • The learner would also learn concepts of an income deduction in a firm
  • The candidate would learn to use financial tools
  • They can learn to improve their business decision-making skills and earn wealth.
  • The candidate would learn to reduce individual taxes and company taxes by adapting the tax laws.
  • The candidate would learn integrative, legal and conceptual aspects of income taxation in the U.S. federation.

Who it is for

The Taxes and Decision-Making course is specially designed for the following participants

  • Accountants
  • Individual taxpayers
  • Taxpayers from business firms
  • Accounting students

Admission Details

The candidate can follow the steps which are detailed below to register themselves for the Taxes and Decision-Making programme by edX

Step 1: Visit the webpage of edX using the URL: https://www.edx.org/course/taxes-and-decision-making

Step 2: The candidate must have an account to register for the course. They can sign in if they already have an account else they can create a new one.

Step 3: They can register using their email ID or Facebook or Google

Step 4: After registering, the candidate has to sign in. 

Step 5:  Then, the candidate can choose the course of their interest and click “Enroll”

Step 6: After that, the course can be accessed free of cost. If the candidate needs certification, then they have upgraded by paying an additional fee by clicking “Upgrade Now”

Step 7: After entering all details the candidate has to click “Place order”

Step 8: When the payment process is done, the candidate would be enrolled in a verified track of the course.

Instructors

IU Bloomington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any prerequisites to join this course?

The candidate should at least have a bachelor’s degree. This course is developed for the candidates who have a senior or junior standing in their college.

2: What is the duration of the programme?

The duration of the programme is 12 weeks and the candidate has to work at least 8 to 12 hours per week to have a better understanding of the course.

3: What are the advantages of pursuing this programme?

The candidate can improve their decision-making skills and they can reduce their taxes. The certificate adds value to their CV. The certificate has more value as it is verified by edX.

4: Can the candidate attend classes at free of cost?

Yes, the candidate can attend the audit course free of cost. The candidates attending the audit course are not provided with the certificate.

5: Should the candidate purchase textbooks?

Yes, the candidate needs textbooks. They can buy for rent or purchase permanently. The candidate needs to purchase access to an ebook that is of the 2021 edition.

6: Who can attempt this course?

Learners who are not from Cuba, Crimea of Ukraine and Iran can attend the course. The courses are offered to all other candidates irrespective of their location.

7: Is there any deadline to upgrade the programme?

Deadlines are given to upgrade the audit programme to verified programme. The candidate can upgrade the programme any time before all the course sessions end.

8: How much mark should the candidate obtain?

The candidate must complete all graded assignments with minimum passing marks to get a certificate. The information regarding passing criteria can be seen on the course progress page.

9: What is the main difference between verified programme and audit programme?

The audit programme can be taken at free of cost whereas the verified programme has to be taken by paying a fee. Only the candidates who are pursuing the verified programme can avail certificate.

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