U.S ACCOUNTING & TAXATION
U.S. Accounting Training Program – Detailed Syllabus
1. US GAAP & Accounting Principles
- US GAAP vs IFRS
- Accrual, Matching & Revenue Recognition
- Accounting Equation & Double Entry System
- Adjusting Entries
- Financial Statements Overview
2. Chart of Accounts (QBO)
- COA Structure
- Account Categories & Numbering
- Account Mapping
- Creating Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online
3. Customer Centre
- Customer Setup
- Invoices & Sales Receipts
- Payments & Deposits
- Credit Memos & Refunds
- Recurring Invoices
- Sales Tax
- Accounts Receivable & Customer Reports
4. Third-Party Integrations
- CRM & QuickBooks Integration
- Shopify, Amazon & eBay Integration
- Excel & CSV Imports
5. Vendor Centre
- Vendor Setup
- Bills & Expenses
- Payments & Vendor Credits
- Accounts Payable Reports
6. Payroll
- Payroll Setup
- Gross Pay & Payroll Schedules
- Mandatory & Voluntary Deductions
- Payroll Journal Entries
- Forms 941, 940, W-2 & W-3
- Payroll Reconciliation
7. Form 1099
- 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC
- Vendor Eligibility
- Reporting Thresholds
- Mapping & Electronic Filing
8. Fixed Assets
- Asset Purchase Recording
- Depreciation: Straight Line, MACRS, Bonus & Section 179
- Asset Schedules
9. Deferred Revenue
- Unearned Revenue
- Journal Entries
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
10. Prepaid Expenses
- Recording Prepaid Expenses
- Amortization
- Adjusting Entries
11. Accrued Expenses
- Accrued Liabilities
- Adjusting & Reversing Entries
- Cash vs Accrual Accounting Impact
12. Bank Reconciliation
- Bank & Credit Card Matching
- Errors & Discrepancies
- Bank Rules
- Reconciliation Reports
13. Workflow Automation
- Recurring Transactions
- Auto-Categorization
- Zapier Automation
14. Communication Skills
- Professional Email Writing
- US Client Communication
- Interview Role-Plays
- Freelancing Communication
15. Balance Sheet Review
- Asset & Liability Review
- Error Identification
16. Profit & Loss Review
- Revenue & Expense Accuracy
- Margin Analysis
- Trend & Variance Analysis
17. Reports Review
- QuickBooks Online Standard Reports
- Custom Reports
- Excel Export & Dashboards
18. Freelancing Work
- Upwork, Fiverr & LinkedIn
- Proposal Writing & Pricing
- Client Onboarding
- Payments & Invoicing
19. Exam & Interview Preparation
- Mock Tests
- Practical Accounting Questions
- Interview Questions & Answers
Course Contents
- Unit 1: Preliminary Work with Taxpayer Data
- Unit 2: Filing Status & Residency
- Unit 3: Dependency Rules
- Unit 4: Taxable & Non-taxable Income
- Unit 5: Investment Income
- Unit 6: Basis of Assets
- Unit 7: Capital Gains & Losses
- Unit 8: Nonrecognition Transactions
- Unit 9: Rental & Royalty Income
- Unit 10: Other Taxable Income
- Unit 11: Adjustments to Gross Income
- Unit 12: Standard & Itemized Deductions
- Unit 13: Individual Tax Credits
- Unit 14: ACA & Premium Tax Credit
- Unit 15: Practice on Form 1040 & Schedules
- Unit 16: Retirement Income & IRAs
- Unit 17: Foreign Income & Reporting
Course Overview
This course is a practical-oriented U.S. Taxation training program designed to provide real-world exposure to U.S. Individual Tax Preparation. The curriculum covers 17 essential units inspired by core Enrolled Agent (EA) topics, with a strong focus on live practical training using ProConnect and Drake Tax Software.
Unit 1: Preliminary Work with Taxpayer Data
- Client onboarding & due diligence
- Reviewing prior-year returns
- Taxpayer identification & compliance basics
Unit 2: Filing Status & Residency
- Filing status determination
- Resident vs. Non-resident Alien Rules
- Practical case scenarios
Unit 3: Dependency Rules
- Qualifying Child vs. Qualifying Relative
- Due diligence requirements
- Common dependency errors
Unit 4: Taxable & Non-taxable Income
- Wages, Interest & Dividends
- Exclusions & Exemptions
- Practical income classification
Unit 5: Investment Income
- Interest & Dividend Income
- Capital Assets Overview
- Reporting investment income in returns
Unit 6: Basis of Assets
- Cost basis rules
- Adjustments to basis
- Practical examples
Unit 7: Capital Gains & Losses
- Short-term vs. Long-term gains
- Loss limitations & carryovers
- Schedule D reporting
Unit 8: Nonrecognition Transactions
- Like-kind exchanges
- Involuntary conversions
Unit 9: Rental & Royalty Income
- Schedule E reporting
- Depreciation basics
- Passive activity rules
Unit 10: Other Taxable Income
- Self-employment income
- Other miscellaneous income
- Schedule C overview
Unit 11: Adjustments to Gross Income
- Above-the-line deductions
- Retirement contributions
- Student loan interest
Unit 12: Standard & Itemized Deductions
- Standard deduction rules
- Schedule A deductions
- Practical comparison scenarios
Unit 13: Individual Tax Credits
- Child Tax Credit
- Education credits
- Non-refundable vs. Refundable credits
Unit 14: ACA & Premium Tax Credit
- Health insurance reporting
- Form 8962
- Reconciliation of advance credits
Unit 15: Practice on Form 1040 & Schedules
- Form 1040 overview
- Schedules A, B, C, D & E
- Real return walkthroughs
Unit 16: Retirement Income & IRAs
- IRA contributions & distributions
- Pensions & Social Security income
- Tax treatment in returns
Unit 17: Foreign Income & Reporting
- Foreign earned income reporting
- Foreign tax compliance
- International reporting requirements
QUICKBOOKS
Module 1 - Creating a Company File
- Overview
- Create a Company File
- Activate the Company File
- Set Up Accounts
- Set Up Preferences
- Recording Journal Entry
Module 2 - Accounts
- Enter Account Opening Balances
- Preparing a Bank Deposit
- Entering Transactions in the Bank Register
- Transferring Money Between Accounts
Module 3 - Display Statements
- Profit & Loss A/C
- Trial Balance
- Balance Sheet
- Day Book
- Journal Register
Module 4 - Inventory
- Creating Items
- Building Items
- Recording Stock
- Reviewing Inventory Information
- Setting Item Price
Module 5 - Sales
- Creating a Customer Account
- Entering Sales
- Recording Sale with Insufficient Item Quantities & Services
- Changing Sale Type
- Receiving Sales
- Receiving Payment
- Printing Payment Receipts
- Supplier Who is also a Customer
Module 6 - Purchases
- Creating Supplier Account
- Entering Purchases
- Recording Purchase with Insufficient Stock
- Receiving Purchase
- Paying Bill
- Printing Payment Receipts
- Recording Supplier Debits
Module 7 - Transactions
- Finding a Transaction
- Changing, Deleting & Reversing Transactions
Module 8 - Ordering
- Entering Purchase or Sales Orders
- Receiving Items With or Without Bill
- Enter Sale or Purchase Against Order
- Pay Bill
Module 9 - Financial Control
- Credit Limit
- Budgets and Check Budget Variance
- Reviewing Financial Information
Module 10 - Using Price Levels
- Using Price Levels
- Set Custom Rates
- Fixed Rate
- As Per Item
- Depreciation
Module 11 - Managing User Accounts and Company File
- Managing User Accounts
- Backing Up and Restoring Company File
- Confirming Activated Company Files
Module 12 - Importing and Exporting Data
- Exporting Data
- Importing Data
Module 13 - Lists (Tax)
- Setting Up Tax Codes
- Creating Tax
- Charging Tax in a Transaction
- Recording Tax Transactions
Module 14 - Paying Your Employees
- Creating Payroll Categories
- Creating Employee Payroll Information
- Processing Payroll
- Payroll Liabilities
- Payroll Reporting
- Reviewing Payroll Information
- Social Security Tax
- Medicare Tax
- Federal Unemployment Tax
- State Unemployment Tax
- Federal Income Tax
- Ohio State Income Tax
Module 15 - Currency
- Setup Multi-Currency
- Create Multi-Currency Transactions
- Create Multi-Currency Reports
Module 16 - Manufacturing Entry
- Enable Inventory & Assembly Items
- Create Inventory Parts
- Create Assembly Item (BOM)
- Build Assemblies (Manufacturing)
XERO
Module 1 - Getting Started With Xero
- Introduction
- Where is Xero and How to Access It
- Making Xero Ready
- Making Xero Ready – Adding Bank Accounts
Module 2 - Recording Money In, Money Out & Transfer
- Recording Receive Money
- Recording Transfer Money
- Recording Spend Money
- Uploading Bank Statement and Bank Reconciliation
- Manual Journal (Accountants)
Module 3 - Sales Invoicing & Receivables
- Recording Income
- Customizing Invoice
- Emailing Invoice to Customer from Xero
- Raising and Sending Credit Note
- Sending Statements to Customers
- Automating Overdue Invoice Reminders
- Reconciling Customer Receipts in the Bank
Module 4 - Expenses and Bills
- Recording Expenses as Bills
- Recording Payment Against Bills
- Recording Expense Return (Credit Note)
- Paying Bills from Bank Statement
Module 5 - Products/Services & Inventory
- Introduction and Creating First Service Item
- Upload Product/Service Items (Untracked)
- Adding First Tracked Inventory Item
- Recording Sales of Tracked Inventory Item
- Uploading Tracked Inventory Items
- Recording Inventory of Tracked Inventory Items
- Recording Inventory Returns
- Recording Inventory Write-Off
- Inventory Valuation in Xero
Module 6 - Fixed Assets
- Recording a Fixed Asset Purchase
- Setting Up the Fixed Asset Module
- Registering Fixed Assets in the Fixed Asset Module
- Running Depreciation
Module 7 - Accounting of Sales Tax (VAT)
- Introduction to Sales Tax
- Setting Up Sales Tax in Xero
- Applying VAT on Sales
- Receiving Invoice Payment and Impact on VAT
- VAT on Purchases and Expenses
- Recording VAT on Expenses
- Recording VAT on Spend and Receive Money
- VAT on Fixed Asset Purchases
- Adding a New VAT Rate
- Double Sales Tax (GST + PST)
- Sales Tax in the USA
Module 8 - Tracking Income and Expenses
- Introduction
- Adding Tracking Categories
- Recording Income and Expenses
- Filtering Reports for Tracking Categories
Module 9 - Accounting and Reporting for Multicurrency in Xero
- Setting Up Xero Multicurrency
- Raising a Foreign Currency Invoice
- Understanding Auto-Calculated GBP Receivables
- Receiving Payment Against the Invoice
- Creating Foreign Currency Bank Account
- Transferring Money to Foreign Currency Bank Account
Module 10 - Recording Overpayment and Prepayment
- Recording Overpayment – Utilizing It and Repaying It
- Overpayment for Expenses
- Understanding Prepayment and Preparing for Prepayment Accounting
- Receiving Payment
- Prepayment Made
- Prepaid Expenses to be Amortized
- Amortization of Prepaid Expenses
Module 11 - Other Miscellaneous
- Inviting and Managing Users
- Activity History and Audit Trail
- Locking Period
- Conversion Balances
- Cash Flow Statement
- Reports
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