ACCT 570- Fundamentals of Income Taxation

Fall 2007:  T, Th 8:00-10:10, SS 115, Sno 101
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Course Objective

Our primary objective is to introduce you to the foundations of taxation with an emphasis on U.S. income tax treatment of corporations, partnerships, and individuals. By the end of this course, you should:

• Know

  • How all tax systems are designed

  • How the U.S. income tax policy is implemented

  • The roles that U.S. tax professionals have in the tax system, whether serving clients or governments

• Be able to

  • Prepare simple income tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships (compliance)

  • Conduct basic tax research (compliance and planning)

  • Perform basic tax planning (planning)

• Be aware of the professional standards and ethics that guide tax professionals

• Appreciate the role of taxes in the decision making process

Our secondary objective is to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and professional orientation that supports the life-long learning effort that is essential to your career.

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