ACCT 443 - Advanced Tax 3: Practice and Procedure (Put on reserve 9/16/24, will go inactive 8/24/27)

Description:
Study of rules of conduct and ethics in tax practice, such as competency, conflicts of interest, penalties, and sanctionable acts. Coverage of federal tax procedure, statute of limitations, notions of evidence, and record maintenance. ACCT 443 and ACCT 543 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. (Put on reserve 9/16/24, will go inactive 8/24/27)

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Completion of a foundation tax course equivalent to ACCT 303 or ACCT 340 with a minimum grade of C.

Credits: (5)

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

Explain what constitutes practice before the IRS
List the categories of professionals authorized to practice before the IRS, their respective rights and responsibilities
Identify sanctionable acts by tax practitioners
Apply rules of professional conduct and applicable penalties
Demonstrate mastery of key provisions in Treasury Department Circular 230
Protect Private Taxpayer Information through proper handling and storage
Maintain records according to professional rules and best practice standards
Experience the process of representing a taxpayer before the IRS using multiple scenarios.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/18

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