ACCT 8816 Federal Taxation

Name: Federal Taxation
Rating: 3.98 (82 reviews)

This course introduces the student to the various elements of taxation and emphasizes interpretation and application of the law. Students are challenged to consider 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 to do basic tax research are also developed.

Course overview

Department: Accounting
School: CSOM
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites: ACCT8813

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

3.98 / 5

Based on 82 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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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, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.14/5

Sections

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