ACCT 4813 - Federal Taxation 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43817,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Connie Augustine
Email: mcaugustine@ysu.edu
Course Description
4813. Federal Taxation 1. This course teaches students fundamental and current tax law associated with personal, investment, property and sole-proprietorship transactions with particular emphasis on individual tax return preparation and planning. Concepts are supported through the preparation of actual tax returns and discussion of how transactions can be restructured to minimize current or future tax liability. Prereq.: ACCT 2603 (C or better) AND 2.5 GPA. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | McGraw Hill's Essentials of Federal Taxation 2027 | Brian C. Spilker, Benjamin C. Ayers, John A. Barrick, Troy K. Lewis, John R. Robinson, Connie D. Weaver, and Ron G. Worsham | n/a - First Day Ready |
First Day Ready - billed to your YSU Account and included in your Blackboard course). The digital version includes the e-text with McGraw-Hill Connect. If you want a loose-leaf of the textbook, that is an additional purchase. The digital McGraw-Hill Connect which includes the e-text is required.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1 Chapter 2 |
An Introduction to Tax Tax Compliance, the IRS, and Tax Authorities |
Reading, video, and homework assignments due by Friday, 10/23/2026 Exam #1 open from 10/23/2026 - 10/25/2026 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3 Chapter 4 |
Tax Planning Strategies and Related Limitations Individual Income Tax Overview, Dependents, and Filing Status |
Reading, video, and homework assignments due by Friday, 10/30/2026 Exam #2 open from 10/30/2026 - 11/01/2026 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5 Chapter 6 |
Gross Income and Exclusions Individual For AGI Deductions |
Reading, video, and homework assignments due by Friday, 11/06/2026 Exam #3 open from 11/06/2026 - 11/08/2026 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7 Chapter 8 |
Individual From AGI Deductions Individual Income Tax Computation and Tax Credits |
Reading, video, and homework assignments due by Friday, 11/13/2026 Exam #4 open from 11/13/2026 - 11/15/2026 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9 Chapter 10 |
Business Income, Deductions, and Accounting Methods Property Acquisition and Cost Recovery |
Reading, video, and homework assignments due by Friday, 11/20/2026 Exam #5 open from 11/20/2026 - 11/22/2026 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 11 Chapters 15-17 |
Property Dispositions Pass-Through Entities |
Reading, video, and homework assignments due by Friday, 12/04/2026 Exam #6 open from 12/04/2026 - 12/06/2026 |
| 11/30 | Wrap Up | Continue material from prior week, wrap up, and final project | Final Tax Return and Planning Projects due by Monday, 12/07/2026 via Blackboard |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.