ACCT 8040 - Topics in Federal Taxation

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ACCT 8020, with grade of C- or higher.
Description
This course introduces students to the federal tax concepts applicable to individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, estates, and trusts. In particular, it focuses on developing a professional level of problem-solving skills and critical thinking as well as oral and written communications. In addition, students are exposed to accounting periods and methods, deferred compensation, tax planning, ethical practices, and tax research. Emphasis is placed on differences between tax and financial accounting concepts.