Suffolk University

What you'll study

Instruction covers advanced individual and entity tax compliance and planning. Specific topics included in the coursework are:

• Consolidated tax returns and issues that arise in group filings
• Multijurisdictional tax issues affecting entities and taxpayers
• Transactions between an entity and its owners, including tax treatment considerations
• Entity planning related to formation and liquidation of business entities
• Personal financial planning topics as they intersect with taxation
• Inclusions and exclusions to gross income
• Gift taxation compliance and planning

Entry requirements

Applications follow the Sawyer Business School graduate admission process. Key facts from the admissions guidance:

• Deadlines: Fall — August 15 (then rolling); Spring — January 4 (then rolling)
• Application components: completed application, $50 application fee (fee waived for applicants who attend a graduate admission event), resume, unofficial transcripts of all post‑secondary work, and a goal statement (essay)
• Admitted students must submit official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, prior to their first class

Career prospects

The curriculum strengthens practical tax compliance and planning capabilities useful in tax departments, accounting firms, corporate tax roles and advisory positions. Because the certificate builds on accounting knowledge, students often use it to broaden tax-focused technical skills that support roles in tax compliance, tax planning and related professional services.

Scholarships & funding angle

Federal student loan aid may be available for this program (see Federal Student Aid) using Suffolk University's federal school code: 002218. Suffolk also notes institutional discounts and partner scholarship programs such as Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions and alumni scholarships; admitted students should consult Student Financial Services for details on tuition, funding options and any graduate loan information.