346 Daily Schedule

NOTE: This schedule identifies what we hope to accomplish this term. We will adjust our expectations AND the due dates of assignments, if the need arises. The changes will be recorded on the course web page and it is your responsibility to keep yourself current by referring to this web page.

Additional Links & Resources

Tax Resources

CCH Tax Research NetWork- go to the CCH service on the CWU library network
Guidance for the CCH NetWork- if you need guidance on using the CCH NetWork
U.S. Tax Code Online- an out-of-date, but useful & free online reference
State and Local Tax Directory- by Dennis Schmidt
IRS Tax Forms- current and archived years
IRS Publications Online- detailed instructions and examples for many common tax provisions
Roth & Company Tax Blog- tax accounting professional's blog
Tax Almanac (Beta)- free online community and tax research resource

Computers & Communications

Business E-mail basics- suggestions from NetManners.com to ensure that your email leaves the right impression
Enhancing Your Excel Skills- my list of resources to help you master Excel
The Elements of Professional Research- the basic structure for organizing research
The Elements of Professional Presentations- the foundations for effective presentations
Online Writing Lab- help with writing from Purdue University

Career

Code of Professional Ethics- from the AICPA, for its members
Washington Society of CPAs- student section with information about the profession, scholarships, etc.
CWU Career Development Services- it is never too soon to start
A Vision Fulfilled- JoA article about the new CPA exam
The Student Accounting Zone- by the AccountingWeb.com. Subscribe to stay informed about current events and issues
CWU Career Development Services

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Class	Date	Topic	Text & Web Page References	Link to: -Computing Help -Points Reporting Form Assignments Due -Read (& comply with) the Email Policies & Procedures
1	09/24	1– Administration & Foundations \| lecture \| handout \| supplement \|	Chapters 1 & 2 China's Tax on Cars Average Salary for New Accountants
2	09/29		Offshore Outsourcing of Tax Return Preparation	Tax Research Exercise #1 (due by 1 PM) Crossword #1a
3	10/01	2- Valuation Periods & Methods \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 16	Crossword #1b Excel Homework #1 Tax Research Exercise #2 (due by 1 PM) Crossword #2
4	10/06			Court Case Presentation Ron Excel Simulation #1
5	10/08	3- Valuation Components Income Inclusions \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 4	Excel Homework #2 Crossword #3 Tax Research Exercise #3 (due by 1 PM)
6	10/13			Tax Research Exercise #4 (due by 1 PM)
7	10/15	4- Valuation Components Income Exclusions \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 5	Crossword #4 Excel Simulation #2 Excel Homework #3 Tax Research Exercise #5 (due by 1 PM)
8	10/20	5- Valuation Components Deductions, personal (allowed & disallowed) \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapters 6 & 9	Excel Simulation #3 Crossword #5
9	10/22	Valuation Components Deductions, continued (allowed & disallowed)	Chapter 10	Court Case Presentations 1 and 2 Excel Homework #4
10	10/27		Medical Tourism Guide	Court Case Presentations 3 and 4 Tax Return Part 1 -Submit answers -Discuss in class
11	10/29	6- Valuation Components Deductions, business (allowed & disallowed) \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 8 Tax Reminders for Businesses With Home Office	Tax Research Exercise #6 (due by 1 PM) Excel Homework #5 Crossword #6 Take Home Exam Due 11/03 by 1 PM -Click here to download exam -Click here to input answers
12	11/03		New Accountant Magazine
13	11/05	7- Valuation Components Losses (NOLs, casualty, theft, bad debts) \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 7	Tax Research Exercise #7 (due by 1 PM) Excel Homework #6 Crossword #7 Tax Return Part 2 -Submit answers -Discuss in class
14	11/10			Court Case Presentations 5 and 6 Excel Simulation #4 Tax Research Exercise #8 (due by 1 PM) Excel Homework #7
15	11/12	8- Valuation Components Property Transactions (realized/recognized/basis) (exempt & deferred) \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapters 13 & 14	Crossword #8 Tax Research Exercise #9 (due by 1 PM)
16	11/17			Excel Homework #8 Tax Return Part 3 -Submit answers -Discuss in class
17	11/19	9- Valuation Components Property Transactions (capital) \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapters -3 (pp. 31-34) -14	Tax Research Exercise #10 (due by 1 PM) Crossword #9 Excel Homework #9
18	11/24	10- Valuation Components Property Transactions (§§1231-1245-1250) \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 14	Court Case Presentations 7 - 9 Crossword #10
	11/26	Thanksgiving Day Break
19	12/1	11- Tax Determination Dependents & Exemptions \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 3 (pp. 1-31)	Crossword #11
20	12/04	12- Credits & Payments \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chapter 13	Crossword #12 SEOIs
	12/12	Final Exam 12 - 2 PM		Tax Return Part 4 -Submit answers Course Evaluation