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The Master of Science in Taxation program was created in response to the increasing complexity of the field and its critical impact on the effective management of business, financial, industrial, governmental and nonprofit organizations. -

The wide spectrum that the tax issue covers in the world, leads to the need to reflect on the aspects of economic and fiscal policy, and its influence on the business development of the region and the country; especially, from the perspective of the regulation of taxes, fees and contributions in the international, national and territorial framework, and their impact on both private and public economic and financial planning. The University of Manizales with its Master's program in Taxation tends to train analytical and critical human talent of the tax context, with the ability to propose new schemes not only from microeconomic control but from the framework of regulation, attending to the efficiency criteria from the origin of the different taxes, until their collection and administration by the state. The Master's in Taxation at the University of Manizales will be able to participate, from the public sphere, in the delineation of tax planning systems that allow entities to improve their collection levels, through preventive policies. From the private company, the master will be a competent consultant to guarantee the tax security and stability of the organizations, with emphasis on planning based on the analysis of the regulations, anticipating their changes, and proposing alternatives of fiscal efficiency that result in the best performance economic-financial of the company. -

The Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.T.) program is an independent study graduate degree program specifically designed for certified public accountants and other tax professionals. The Program presents current and focused information necessary to perform tax planning activities and work and advance in tax related career areas. Using many of the same reference materials found in the offices of tax professionals, the MST program provides the conceptual understanding and technical competence advantageous for advancement in the tax consulting profession, corporate finance departments, and government tax agencies. Consistent with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs, the University recommends fifteen CPE credits (hours) be awarded for each Semester unit completed. Generally, a grade report reflecting the completion of the course is sufficient documentation. If requested by an accountancy board an official transcript will be provided at no cost. CPE credits are earned at the time a course is completed. While we are unaware of any Taft University student being denied CPE credit for courses in this Program, state boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. With respect to continuing education credit for IRS Enrolled Agents and Other Tax Return Preparers, courses within the Program also meet the standards of Treasury Department Circular 230. -