ACCT 4405 Federal Taxation

This course introduces the student to the various elements of taxation and emphasizes interpretation and application of tax laws. Students are challenged to consider the tax implications of various economic events and to think critically about the broad implications of tax policy. The skills to prepare reasonably complex tax returns and do basic tax research are also developed.

Course overview

Department
Accounting
School
CSOM
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
ACCT1021 or MCAC1021

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Requirements fulfilled

  • General Management: Accounting area options (Current University Catalog; choose two areas and complete each area's criteria)
  • Accounting for Finance & Consulting: Approved concentration elective options (Current University Catalog)
  • Accounting: REQUIRED 12 credit hours in (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Accounting for Finance and Consulting: Electives (6 credit hours from the following list) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Accounting for CPAs: Required 18 Credit Hours (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.45 / 5

Based on 420 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Marcos Carreno
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.17/5
  • Edward Taylor
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.79/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Marcos Carreno · Fulton Hall 415 W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Marcos Carreno · Fulton Hall 235 Tu 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered