Taxation, CERT
for the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (online)
The Taxation Graduate Certificate is designed to develop leaders who understand (1) the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to individuals, employees, and sole proprietors; (2) the U.S. federal income tax treatment of corporations and pass-through entities; (3) state and local income tax laws prevalent in the U.S.; and (4) the tax treatment, issues, planning techniques and underlying government policies involved in doing business internationally. This Graduate Certificate will not only provide a strong technical tax knowledge, but also provide students with opportunities to apply this knowledge via experiential learning opportunities.
for the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (online)
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Minimum hours required for certificate completion: 12 hours
Students who have successfully completed the Taxation certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSA degree program
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMBA degree program
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSM degree program
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACCY 505 | Federal Taxation | 4 |
| ACCY 507 | Taxation of Business Entities | 4 |
| ACCY 550 | Multistate Taxation | 2 |
| ACCY 554 | International Taxation | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
for the Certificate in Taxation (online)
The learning objectives primarily include the ability to understand and evaluate:
- The U.S. federal tax system as it relates to individuals, employees, and sole proprietors;
- The U.S. federal income tax treatment of corporations and pass-through entities, including Subchapter S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies;
- State and local income tax laws prevalent in the U.S. today, including their historical progression and strategies for minimizing their impact; and
- The tax treatment, issues, planning techniques and underlying government policies involved in doing business internationally.
- Professional tax practice responsibilities and ethics, including the regulation of tax advisers under both federal regulation and professional guidelines.
for the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (online)
Accounting
Chair of Department: Michael Donohoe
Director of Graduate Studies: Justin Leiby
Associate Director of Graduate Studies: Ashley Lamb
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