ECON 117BTax Factors of Business and Investment
Focuses on various tax subjects providing a strong foundation in tax concepts and preparation for work in either public or corporate accounting. Topics include historical perspective of the U.S. tax system, introduction to estate and gift taxes, employment and self-employment taxes, tax concepts and laws, business expenses, capital recovery, tax credits, capital gains and losses, capital investments, and corporate operations.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 10B. Enrollment is restricted to proposed and declared business management economics majors with the accounting concentration. Restrictions lifted after first pass enrollment.
- First-pass enrollment restricted to students who have declared or proposed the business management economics major with the accounting concentration.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | R. Hardie | Open 101/110 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Merrill Acad 102 | R. Hardie | Open 112/114 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hardie | 4.0 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 75% | 4 |
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