ACCT 5310 - Tax Research and Administrative Procedure

3 hours

Objectives are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary tax issues. Students learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions and develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course, students are able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum. Familiarizes students with federal tax policies and procedures and the authorities that govern tax practice by tax professionals.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4320 with a grade of C or better or consent of department; ACCT 4400 with a grade of C or better; and acceptance into either the MBA or MS program.

Master of Science in Taxation students should enroll in this course at the first opportunity after beginning their graduate course work.