ACCT 7335 - VITA (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
This is a service-learning course that provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world tax preparation experience, similar to work performed by an entry level tax associate. Students are required to complete the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) training and certification exams. Students will perform client interviews to gather information, complete the IRS intake form, enter relevant information into the tax software, generate federal and state returns, and answer taxpayer questions. All tax returns will go through a quality review process.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ACCT 3330, and admitted to the Masters of Accounting program, or permission of the School of Accountancy director.
Repeat Limit: Unlimited
When Offered: Once a year