ACCT 371 - Tax Service Learning in South Africa

Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Credits: 4

Prerequisites: ACCT 321 and ACCT 356. This service-learning course culminates in a 10-day trip to South Africa to conduct training workshops on SEC reporting requirements for financial statements related to the income taxes of U.S. multinational corporations. The specific class topics include: international tax planning strategies; SEC reporting requirements; attorney-client privilege; ASC 740; and tax social justice. While on campus, students develop workshop training materials through a series of research projects and homework assignments. While in South Africa, students conduct two workshops and participate in activities designed to foster a deeper understanding of South Africa’s culture, history, ecology, and business environment. Alexander.