Photo of the Week

This just came in today. My personal copy of the tax code, all 15lbs of it. Below is the textbook for business law.

Today in MAcc (pt.1)

This web log was originally created as a repository for trivial and insignificant things that I stumble upon. So in keeping with that principle, I'm going to start throwing up things that I am covering in class. This may help me recall important code topics down the road.


In corp tax we covered the control requirements under §351 for deferring losses and gains upon incorporation. There are three important factors that come into play when you want to defer the loss or gain. Here's an overview:

Down to Business (pt. 1)

This is the kickoff post for an exciting new series that will document my journey to graduate school, with highlights from my adventures in the accounting realm, plus anything else that tickles my toes. Here we'll address all the exciting functions of debits and credits, but also cover more generally the student/working life with all of its complications. Stay tuned...


We know that a subscription to the WSJ is a must have for any B-school student. But here's something you may not know about: CFO Magazine. This is quality reading for any aspiring accountant, or business student for that matter. I've been scanning the pages of CFO magazine since my undergrad days at UGA. You'll gain some solid, behind-the-scenes exposure to the business decisions that are shaping the landscape of our country.

Quick example. Do you know of a Morris Trust tax transaction? How about a Reverse Morris Trust (RMT)? If you are going into tax you need to know this, and you can read about it here. And take a look at the six cardinal rules of resume writing, compliments of Wendy Enelow.

Cheers.

the rumors are true...

North Campus, The University of Georgia (photo credits: me)

Yes, this week I registered for MAcc classes at the University of Georgia. Classes begin on August 15th. Right now the agenda looks something like this: 

• Tax Policy
• Estate & Gift/Cross-Jurisdictional Tax 
• Special Topics-Int’l Fin Report Stndrds
• Int’l Legal Transactions
• Corporate Tax
• Data Management/Adv Business Applications

This was my last full week at Bibles for America, a local non-profit organization that distributes an awesome free study Bible.  I've been working there on a special project, but coming down to the final stretch. Next week I'll go in a couple of days to wrap things up, and then embark on a cross country trek back to the land of peaches and chickens (Georgia). 

I'm stoked  excited about going back to Athens. One thing I really want to do this year is set a daily Bible reading schedule, and have companions to help keep me accountable. What really helped me in undergrad was getting involved with other christian students at UGA. It was like having a huge family, with people always there to encourage me and strengthen me in my faith. 


p.s. In honor of this momentous step I'm using the "Georgia" font; I'm also scheduled to listen to Georgia music soon, courtesy of Gladys Knight and the Pips, and maybe that classic from Louis Armstrong. 

All for now...