This course is designed using graduate level materials and CPA review study materials and resources, simulations, and practice exams to prepare students to understand business concepts and prepare for the accounting and tax regulations exam. This course will cover taxation at a federal level and legal matters in a business context, including entity and professional responsibilities. Federal tax issues include taxation of individuals, partnerships, corporations, and estates. Legal matters include contracts, sales transactions, commercial paper, agencies, bankruptcy, and entity and professional legal liability. A (non-refundable) materials fee of $1,400 will be assessed (one time) for any one of the following four CPA courses: ACCTG 377, ACCTG 378, ACCTG 379, ACCTG 380. Prerequisite(s): ACCTG 100B or ACCTG 200B.