KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name ACCT 8510 / Tax Research and Procedure / MAcc
Department School of Accountancy
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Accounting
Proposed Effective Date 8/1/2011
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
X Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
Submitted by:
Faculty Member
X
X
Approved
_____
Date
Not Approved
11/16/2010
Approved
Not Approved
Department Curriculum Committee Date
11/16/2010
Department Chair
Date
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
College Curriculum Committee
Date
College Dean
Date
GPCC Chair
Date
Dean, Graduate College
Date
Not Approved
Not Approved
Not Approved
Not Approved
Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
Approved
Not Approved
President
Date
1
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog Master of Accounting page--online catalog
Course Prefix and Number ACCT 8510
___
Course Title Tax Research and Procedure
___
Class Hours 3 ____Laboratory Hours_0____Credit Hours_3___
Prerequisites Admission to MAcc program and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000
and ACCT 3200 or their equivalents.
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
An introduction to the U.S. federal tax system, including research processes, tax
practice, and procedural issues. This course is intended to strengthen students’
problem solving and communication skills in a tax research setting. Electronic tax
research services are used in the search for applicable tax authority.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number ___________________________________
Course Title _______________________________________________
Class Hours ____Laboratory Hours_______CreditHours________
Prerequisites Admission to the MAcc program
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
III.
Justification
A review of the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program curriculum indicates that
the program should incorporate a strong core of graduate accounting seminars and
topic coverage in the specialization areas of Financial Reporting/Auditing and
Taxation. Additionally, graduates of the degree program should possess advanced
professional practice skills, technical expertise in core and specialized accounting
courses, and advanced communication and critical thinking abilities. The
curriculum review has included a comparison of the Master of Accounting
curriculum with peer, competitor, and aspirant institutions. Additionally, relevant
research on graduate accounting education was analyzed and feedback was
obtained from Master of Accounting faculty, Coles College leadership, Master of
Accounting program recruiters, the School of Accountancy Advisory Board, and
current and former Master of Accounting students. This proposed course meets the
goal of providing appropriate topic coverage in Taxation.
The change in prerequisites is due to the fact that the course is designed for students
in the Master of Accounting program. These students will have fulfilled the
appropriate prerequisites by meeting the admission criteria to enter into the
program.
2
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor:
Text:
Prerequisites:
Objectives:
Instructional Method
Method of Evaluation
-
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
3
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
4
VII. SYLLABUS
5