Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Course Objectives: ACCT 311 contributes to the Williams College of Business mission by introducing students to the effects of taxation on individuals and business entities.The course includes the study of compliance, planning, research, and ethical issues.Students successfully completing the course will learn:• Tax Accounting -preparation of tax returns for individuals and business entities in compliance with federal tax laws.• Tax Planning -understanding of the different sources of tax authority and the role of tax research in tax planning, and be able to integrate income tax considerations into economic decision-making.Students successfully completing the course should also meet the following Williams College of Business learning goals:• Critical Thinking ~ improve ability to think logically, reason quantitatively, and utilize appropriate analytical techniques and technology when evaluating and making decisions.• Ethics and Social Responsibility ~ recognize ethical issues related to matters of taxation and be prepared, and willing, to serve as responsible and professional members of society.• Personal and Professional Development ~ be well prepared for future careers and appreciate the importance of continuous professional development and life-long learning. Academic Honesty:All of the course assignments are to be considered individual assignments, unless specifically identified by the professor as a group project.Do not share with others assignments that are submitted for grading; I do not make a distinction between "copier" and "copyee."Academic life requires a trust based upon integrity of the written and spoken word.Violations of ethical behavior will not be tolerated at Xavier University.These include all forms of cheating, plagiarism, and unauthorized assistance on assignments and tests.
Author: David A. Randolph
Language: English
Subfield: Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3091680287