COURSE NAME:  ACT203 Practical Taxation

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of practical taxation.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the basic legal terms, concepts, and principles for individual taxation, tax accounting, and the taxation of partnerships and corporations, 2) describe problem-solving skills and critical thinking as well as oral and written communications, 3) discuss estate and gift taxation, income taxation for trusts and estates, and state laws for income, and 4) identify tax returns common tax problems, familiar and unfamiliar tax laws, and current changes in tax laws.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.