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Taxation Challenge

ACCT 3350
Closed
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Sonia Dhaliwal
Assistant Professor
3
Timeline
  • September 10, 2021
    Experience start
  • December 4, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Family-Owned
Business & management
Categories
Accounting
Skills
writing business services consulting communication research
Learner goals and capabilities

Is your organization facing a challenge or opportunity in tax? In this project, 3rd year accounting students will tackle a tax problem of your choosing, and conduct in depth research to develop actionable recommendations. These highly motivated students are on the CPA track and are interested in careers in tax and accounting; this project is a great opportunity to engage their expertise and connect with potential hires.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
85 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The top 5 student teams (as determined by the instructor) will present:

- 5-10 page report highlighting key insights from research and recommendations (1 per group)

- 5-10 minute executive presentation that you can attend in person or virtually

Project timeline
  • September 10, 2021
    Experience start
  • December 4, 2021
    Experience end
Project Examples

These students understand how the fundamental of tax systems apply to tax payers and the various forms of business organizations from a tax perspective. Student teams will engage in working on a tax related problem/opportunity of your choosing. Your financial data is not required for this project; students can perform secondary research to develop their recommendations.

Students can address various areas of tax, including but not limited to:

- personal Canadian income tax and GST/HST systems/processes

- routine calculations for individuals and corporations

- assessment of general tax issues, compliance requirements, and residency for individual taxpayers

- assessment of tax planning opportunities to maximize cash flow and ROI

- any tax issue pertaining to business decision making

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available to review final submissions for the top 5 teams, and attend their final presentations, either in person or virtually.

Be available to answer emails or phone calls from time to time over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.