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Exhibit 1: Comparison of Course Content at UT-A with MTC
Source: The Tax Adviser, May 2001

 

Proposed Hours

Number of Sessions at UT-A

Introduction

2

1

Tax research

1

0

Accounting periods, methods

2

0

Income

4

2

Deductions and losses, including passive activity losses

5

4

Property transactions

6

5

C corporations

4

2

Partnerships

3

2

S corporations

3

1

Individuals

5

4

Fringe benefits, retirement plans

2

*

Computation of tax

3

1**

Professional responsibilities in tax practice

2

0

 

*Fringe benefits are covered in the sessions on individuals.

**Includes business credits, AMT.

 

NOTE: In the past, classes have met 1.75 hrs. (for undergraduates) or 1.25 hrs. (for graduates) per session. Additional class sessions have been devoted to the following issues: the first day—an overview of the course and the subject matter, two exam days (plus a comprehensive final during the final exam period), two review days and one day for a speaker who discusses tax practice issues.

 

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