ACCT 546 - Income Tax Accounting II

Description:
Taxation of trusts and estates, gratuitous transfers, and the formation and termination of corporations and partnerships, with emphasis on tax compliance, planning, and computer-based tax research. ACCT 446 and ACCT 546 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy Program.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Locate and interpret primary and secondary authoritative sources of tax information using web-based services
Apply U.S. tax law to meet compliance requirements.
Apply U.S. tax law to identify tax planning opportunities.
Communicate the results of research, compliance, and planning efforts, to audiences with different levels of expertise.
Graduate students will be able to communicate their tax analysis in written and/or through a presentation.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/14