ACCT 5310 - Tax Research and Administrative Procedure

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5310. Tax Research and Administrative Procedure. 3 hours. The objectives of this course are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary tax issues. Students will learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions, and develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities, and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum. This course also familiarizes students with federal tax policies and procedures, and the authorities that govern tax practice by tax professionals. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5300 (4300), 4400, and acceptance into either the MBA or MS graduate program. (MS-Taxation students should enroll in this course at the first opportunity after beginning their graduate coursework.)