Hands-On Training

Gain practical experience preparing s corporation tax returns using CCH Axcess.

Comprehensive Problem Solving

Work through guided examples and learn how to approach common s corporation return preparation questions.

Practical Return Examples

Follow guided examples in CCH Axcess and practice working through Form 1120S step by step.

About the Course

Build a practical Form 1120S workflow in CCH Axcess. Work through S corporation structures and elections, tax forms, and guided return preparation examples. Follow the recorded demonstrations to connect financial information with software entries and return review. Who it is for: bookkeepers adding tax services and tax professionals strengthening their S corporation preparation skills. Basic tax knowledge is helpful. Before you enroll: CCH Axcess software access is not included. You need your own software access to practice alongside the demonstrations. Review the live curriculum below for the exact chapters and lessons included.

Kateryna’s Story: From Burnout to Freedom with a 6-Figure Seasonal Tax Business

I know what it’s like to be exhausted—working all day just to survive, studying at night, running on caffeine and hope.  For years, I woke up before sunrise to start my shift, then rushed straight to class in the evening, only to stay up late doing homework. I was tired. But I had a dream. Eventually, I earned my CPA license. I worked in the music industry, then at one of the Big Four firms—Ernst & Young—preparing complex tax returns for major clients. It was valuable experience, but deep down, I wanted something more: Freedom. Flexibility. My own business. So I left. I’ve now been self-employed for 5 years, working only during tax season—and taking the rest of the year for myself. Tax preparation gave me the life I dreamed of. If you’re tired but still dreaming—this is for you

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 27 Lessons

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      Chapter 1.1 - Introduction to the Course Structure

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      Chapter 1.2 - History of S Corps - Why tax prep saves the world, enhances economy, importance of taxes

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      Chapter 1.3 - Differences between C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships and LLCs

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      Chapter 1.4 - Advantages and Disadvantages of S Corporations :Qualifications for S Corporation Status

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      Chapter 1.5 - S Corporation Election

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      Module 1 - Quiz

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      Chapter 2.1 - Form 1120S, Page 1 : Income and Deductions, Taxes and Payment

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      Chapter 2.2 - Schedule B: Other Information

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      Chapter 2.3 - Schedule K: Shareholders’ Pro Rata Share Items

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      Chapter 2.4 - Schedule L - Balance Sheet : Reconciliation and Distributions

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      Chapter 2.5 - Schedule M-1 - Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income Tax Return

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      Chapter 2.6 - Schedule M-2 - Analysis of Accumulated Adjustments Account

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      Chapter 2.7 - Schedule M-3 - Expansion of the information provided on Schedule M-1

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      Module 2 - Quiz

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      Chapter 3.1 - Overview of CCH Tax - Installation and Functionalities

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      Chapter 3.2 - Understanding S-Corporation Structure & Documents (Before Form 1120S)

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      Chapter 3.3 - Entering a Basic S Corp Tax Return - Form 1120S, Page 1 (Income Statement)

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      Chapter 3.4 - Entering a Basic S Corp Tax Return - Schedule L (Balance Sheet)

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      Chapter 3.5 - Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income Tax Return

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      Chapter 3.6 - Clearing Diagnostics and E-filing

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      Practice - Module 3

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      Chapter 4.1 - PRACTICE - Entering Data (Review Data, Excel Worksheet, Prior Year Tax Return, Beginning Balances, Depreciation, Capital Loss Carryovers, Other Carryovers)

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      Chapter 4.2 - PRACTICE - Entering Income Statement

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      Chapter 4.3 - PRACTICE - Schedule L (Entering Balance Sheet)

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      Chapter 4.4 - PRACTICE - Reconciliation of Income (Loss) per Books with Income Tax Return

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      Chapter 4.6 - PRACTICE - Sch K To Form 1040

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      Answers

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I was able to make my first $1k for the tax return preparation. Very happy. Thanks Kat.
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