Corporation Income

Publisher
WiseGuides, Inc.
2796 Greenspire Ln
Akron, Oh 44333
Copyright © 2010

Field of Study: Taxes
Level: Basic
Recommended CPE Credit 2 hours
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Type of Delivery: Self-Study
Expiration: Course expires 1 year after purchase
Course Update: January 2010
Accreditation: QAS, NASBA, IRS, CTEC, OTPB
Guarantee/Complaint Resolution

Course Outline


Lesson 1 - Methods of Accounting
Learning Objectives 1
Accounting Methods
Cash Method of Accounting
Cannot Use Cash Method
Accrual Method of Accounting
Combination (Hybrid) Method


Lesson 2 - Inventory
Learning Objectives 2
Inventory
What Is Included in Inventory
Valuing Inventory
Uniform Capitalization Rules


Lesson 3 - Corporation Income
Learning Objectives 3
Advanced Sales and Services
Interest
Unstated Interest
Bonds
Original Issue Discount
Dividends
Dividends in Property
Limit on Deduction for Dividends
Rent
Capital Loss
Other Income


Lesson 4 - Limitations On Income
Learning Objectives 4
Passive Activity Limits
At-Risk Limitations
Net Operating Loss

Course Objectives

Lesson - 1
After completing Lesson 1, you will be able to:
  • Identify the rules with regard to the corporation's accounting method

  • Pay particular attention to paragraphs marked by the Wiseguy.

    He'll guide you to key issues.



Lesson - 2
After completing Lesson 2, you will be able to:
  • Figure cost of goods sold
  • Identify when the uniform capitalization rules apply
Lesson - 3
After completing Lesson 3, you will be able to:
  • Identify when a corporation can take a deduction for dividends received
  • Figure a corporation's dividends-received deduction
  • Apply the rules with regard to advance payments for services performed by the end of the next year
  • Identify income recognized by a corporation
  • Identify how to treat unstated interest

Lesson - 4
After completing Lesson 4, you will be able to:
  • Identify who is affected by the passive activity limits