U.S ACCOUNTING & TAXATION

U.S ACCOUNTING & TAXATION

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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