580 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 Downloads
& Links

The Elements of Professional Research- the foundations for effective research

The Elements of Professional Presentations- the foundations for effective presentations

Enhancing Your Excel Skills- my list of resources to help you master Excel

Washington Society of CPAs- student section with information about the profession, scholarships, etc.

**The AccountingWeb- subscribe to stay informed about current events and issues

CWU Career Development Services- it is never too soon to start

CCH Tax Research NetWork- go to the CCH service on the CWU library network.

Help! for the CCH NetWork- if you need guidance on using the CCH NetWork.

CCH Quick Help Guide- a PDF file from CCH
U.S. Tax Code Online- an out-of-date, but useful & free online reference.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.

Fun With Taxes- no REALLY!

Class	Date	(Click on any of the links below with your RIGHT mouse button to save the files to your hard drive.) Topics	Text & Web Page References	Assignment Due (ON this date)
1	03/30	Introductions & Foundations/Review \| lecture \| supplement \|
2	04/04	#1 Income Taxation of Trusts & Estates \| lecture \| supplement \|	Ch. 28 Nolo	Team Selection -Court Case (3 members) -Tax Planning (4 members) Court Case Example Ron
3	04/06			Tax Research #1 (due by 12 Noon)
4	04/11	#2 Multijurisdictional Taxation \| lecture \| supplement \|	Chs. 24, 25
5	04/13		Worldwide Tax	Homework #1 -Excel Spreadsheet (28-19, 28-20, & simulation) Tax Research #2 (due by 12 Noon)
6	04/18	#3 Formations \| lecture \| supplement \|	Pp. 18-2 to 18-14	Court Case #1
7	04/20		Pp. 22-5 to 22-10	Homework #2 -Excel Spreadsheet Tax Research #3 (due by 12 Noon)
8	04/25		Pp. 21-9 to 21-20	Court Cases #2 & #3
9	04/27	#4 Reorganizations & Related Corporations \| lecture \| supplement \|	Pp. 20-14 to 20-17 Corporate Inversions	Exam #1 (Take home- Due by Noon, Monday, 05/02) -Download test -Submit Answers
10	05/02		Pp. 17-20 to 17-28	Tax Research #4 (due by 12 Noon)
11	05/04			Homework #3 -Excel Spreadsheet Court Case #4
12	05/09	#5 Terminations \| lecture \| supplement \|	Pp. 20-1 to 20-8 Pp. 22-10 to 22-11
13	05/11		Pp. 21-39 to 21-50	Homework #4 -Excel Spreadsheet Tax Research #5 (due by 12 Noon)
14	05/16			Court Case #5
15	05/18	#6 Federal Gift & Estate Taxes \| lecture \| supplement \|	Ch. 27	Homework #5 -Excel Spreadsheet
16	05/23			Tax Research #6 (due by 12 Noon)
17	05/25			Court Case #6
	05/30	Memorial Day Holiday
18	06/01	#7 Alternative Minimum Tax \| lecture \| supplement \|	Ch. 15	Homework #6 (Ch. 27, Pr. 28 & 34) Tax Research #7 (due by 12 Noon)
	6/06 at 5:40 PM	Final Exam Presentation (materials due by 12 noon, 6/06/05)		Tax Planning Presentation Course Evaluations