Accy 301
ACCY 312: Principles of Taxation
Department of Accountancy / 3 credit hours / Fall 2014
Course Description
Introduction to the tax system faced by individuals and sole proprietors in the United States with a focus on personal business and property transactions. Topics include the tax environment, tax provisions relevant to employees, business owners, and shareholders, and taxation of gains and losses.
Projects facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes. Andrew M. Bauer, Ph.D., CA
How to Contact the Instructor
Office:
296 Wohlers Hall
Office Hours:
By appointment
Office Phone:
217-244-4505
Email: ambauer@illinois.edu Class Times and Rooms
Section A:
Section B:
Section C:
MW 8:00am – 09:20am
MW 12:30pm – 01:50pm
MW 2:00pm – 3:20pm
3003 BIF
3001 BIF
3001 BIF
(CRN 31321)
(CRN 31324)
(CRN 31330)
Text and Other Course Materials
Required Textbook
South-Western Federal Taxation: Comprehensive Volume 2015 Edition by Hoffman, Maloney, Raabe, and Young with CengageNow (online). While previous editions are available, you will be responsible for material in the 2015 edition. Tax laws change and you need the most current information.
Course Website
The course website can be accessed at the UIUC Illinois Compass site, http://compass2g.illinois.edu. It includes downloadable materials and is updated as the semester progresses. You should check the website often, as you will be held responsible for any information posted that affects any component of your grade. Also, please refer to the Communications website for guidance on verbal and written assignments: http://www1.business.illinois.edu/accountancy/programs/bs/resources/communication.
Electronic Tax Research Databases
There are three electronic tax research services available to you via the UIUC library: Bureau of
National Affairs (BNA) Tax and Accounting Center; Commerce Clearing House (CCH)
IntelliConnect; and
Department of Accountancy / 3 credit hours / Fall 2014
Course Description
Introduction to the tax system faced by individuals and sole proprietors in the United States with a focus on personal business and property transactions. Topics include the tax environment, tax provisions relevant to employees, business owners, and shareholders, and taxation of gains and losses.
Projects facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes. Andrew M. Bauer, Ph.D., CA
How to Contact the Instructor
Office:
296 Wohlers Hall
Office Hours:
By appointment
Office Phone:
217-244-4505
Email: ambauer@illinois.edu Class Times and Rooms
Section A:
Section B:
Section C:
MW 8:00am – 09:20am
MW 12:30pm – 01:50pm
MW 2:00pm – 3:20pm
3003 BIF
3001 BIF
3001 BIF
(CRN 31321)
(CRN 31324)
(CRN 31330)
Text and Other Course Materials
Required Textbook
South-Western Federal Taxation: Comprehensive Volume 2015 Edition by Hoffman, Maloney, Raabe, and Young with CengageNow (online). While previous editions are available, you will be responsible for material in the 2015 edition. Tax laws change and you need the most current information.
Course Website
The course website can be accessed at the UIUC Illinois Compass site, http://compass2g.illinois.edu. It includes downloadable materials and is updated as the semester progresses. You should check the website often, as you will be held responsible for any information posted that affects any component of your grade. Also, please refer to the Communications website for guidance on verbal and written assignments: http://www1.business.illinois.edu/accountancy/programs/bs/resources/communication.
Electronic Tax Research Databases
There are three electronic tax research services available to you via the UIUC library: Bureau of
National Affairs (BNA) Tax and Accounting Center; Commerce Clearing House (CCH)
IntelliConnect; and