ACCT 6292 — Tax Research, Practice, and Ethics
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: MBostonHybrid
Offers students an opportunity to develop and refine their tax research skills through practical exercises. Covers the creation of various sources of tax authority. Exposes students to the procedures used in dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with an emphasis on practitioner responsibilities. Reviews the organization of the IRS, filing requirements, appeal procedures, civil/criminal statutes, assessments, and protests. Includes a study of the value and moral judgments inherent in the field of taxation, including client confidentiality, disclosure of false or misleading information, and advice counter to the law or public good.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 17% | 29.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 29% | 25.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 19 | 35 | 54% | 16.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: M (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Erin McGonagle (54% of students)
- Timothy Gagnon (46% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ACCT course descriptions) · All ACCT courses · Plan it at numap.app