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1120 Preparation and Planning 1: Introduction to Form 1120 (2010 Edition)
Author: Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman

Description:
The first course in this series provides an overview of the filing requirements for the 2009 Form 1120, and instructions for completing the general information portion of the return. Important practical pointers and observations are integrated to help practitioners maximize planning opportunities and avoid potential problems.

Specifically, this course reviews:

  • The nature of the return
  • The role of the preparer
  • Filing requirements
  • Due dates and extensions
  • Requirements for consolidated returns, personal holding
  • companies and personal service corporations
  • Accounting methods
  • Tax year requirements
  • Schedule K

Course Details:
Price:  $32.00
Field of Study:  Taxes
Prerequisites:  None
Level:  Basic
Advanced Preparation:  None
CTEC course number:  1075-CE-3610
Course was last updated on:  11/10/09
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Library:
Learning Center Core
Tax Return Preparation

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Credit Available For: Units
CPE 2.0 CPE
QAS 2.0 CPE
Enrolled Agent (Accepted by the IRS) 2.0 CPE
CTEC Federal 2.0 CE

Note: Recommended CPE credit is based on a 50-minute hour. Participants earning credits for states that require self-study to be based on a 100-minute hour will receive half the recommended CPE credits for successful completion of this course.

Since Continuing Professional Education requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change without notice, please contact your state board of accountancy for information on your CPE requirements and the applicability of this course to meet those specifications.

CCH has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer courses that provide federal and state credit towards the annual "continuing education" requirement imposed by the State of California. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.

User Reviews
Reviewer: Charles C. submitted on 02/07/2010
Great intro to Corp tax
Reviewer: Michael M. submitted on 02/03/2010
the examples provided in the reading
Reviewer: Amanda C. submitted on 02/02/2010
The course was well organized and thorough.
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