LLM in Taxation AT USF S DOWNTOWN CAMPUS AND ONLINE

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1 LLM in Taxation AT USF S DOWNTOWN CAMPUS AND ONLINE

2 SEAN G. DUGAN 15 Associate, Andersen Tax USF s LLM in Taxation accelerated my desirability in the job market and helped me start a promising career in tax. Additionally, because the program was so small, I not only made lifelong career connections, but lifelong friends as well. LAUNCH YOUR SUCCESSFUL TAX CAREER The University of San Francisco LLM in Taxation program provides the inspiration and foundation you need to succeed in the complex and ever-changing field of tax. Expert full-time and adjunct faculty members empower students with a comprehensive understanding of tax laws and underlying policies. USF will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and professional networking opportunities to reach your career goals. Students are supported by well-connected and knowledgeable faculty and staff, who are here to help you find networking and job opportunities to establish your place in the tax field. With our one-of-a-kind partnership with prominent accounting firm Andersen Tax, students can take courses alongside firm managers and associates, to develop and hone their skills and maximize career and networking opportunities. The program is conveniently located at USF s downtown campus, in the heart of San Francisco s financial district, and is designed for working professionals to easily participate. Online courses are also offered, allowing students the ultimate flexibility to earn their degree in a way that works for them. WHY JOIN US? Expert full-time and adjunct faculty Personalized attention and small class size Dedicated career and academic adviser Hands-on experience Networking with established tax professionals Convenient downtown location and class times Online courses Financial aid and merit scholarships available

3 EXPERT FACULTY Our full-time and adjunct faculty are true experts in tax law. They are authors of leading treatises in tax law and policy and practitioners from the IRS, leading law firms, and notable accounting firms. DANIEL LATHROPE JOSHUA D. ROSENBERG E.L. Wiegand Distinguished Professor in Tax; LLM in Taxation Academic Director Professor Lathrope is a renowned scholar in taxation. He is the co-author of several casebooks on individual, corporate, and partnership taxation, a treatise on the alternative minimum tax, and a book on comparative income taxation. He previously taught in the graduate tax programs at New York University and the University of Florida, in addition to other universities. He holds a JD from Northwestern Professor Professor Rosenberg is co-author of leading treatises on federal income tax and corporate tax, as well as co-author of casebooks on corporate tax, partnership tax, and taxation of business enterprises, and author of many scholarly tax articles. In addition, he has consulted with U.S. senators, the Senate Finance Committee, and the California Franchise Tax Board to devise, enact, and implement tax legislation and regulations. He holds a JD and LLM in Taxation from New York University, and an EdD from USF. University, and an LLM in Taxation from New York University. ADJUNCT PROFESSORS Eric Anderson Managing Director, Andersen Tax Michael Larkin Tax Counsel, California State Board of Equalization s Taxpayers Rights Advocate Office Craig Shaltes Tax Counsel III, California State Board of Equalization s Taxpayers Rights Advocate Office Davis Yee Special Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel for the IRS Laurence Blau Attorney, Law Offices of Laurence Blau Dominic Daher Director of Internal Audit and Tax Compliance, University of San Francisco James Ellis Of Counsel, Sideman & Bancroft LLP Robin Klomparens Partner, Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP James Lowy Former Principal, Joint Ventures and Partnership Tax Consulting Group of the National Tax Department, Ernst & Young LLP Suzanne Mawhinney Research Librarian, University of San Francisco Eva McComas Counsel, Miller Chevalier Javier Salinas Director, International Tax Services, Burr Pilger Mayer Russell Stanaland Principal, Stanaland and Associates Patrick Stodel Director of International Tax Planning, McKesson Corporation Tim Treichelt Senior Tax Counsel, California State Board of Equalization Steven Walker Attorney, Law Offices of Steven L. Walker MARC SANTAMARIA 15 Legal Counsel, Inversión Consultant Services Networking is a special aspect of the USF LLM in Taxation program. Thanks to the connections I made, I ve been able to enlarge my firm s business network, sign new clients, and enrich my tax knowledge to better serve my clients who need help with business visas and pre-immigration tax planning.

4 RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT CURRICULUM Recognizing the importance of giving students a solid foundation in theory and skills, instruction at USF emphasizes participation, dialogue, and practical experience. COURSES AT A GLANCE TAX FRAUD, CRIMES, AND INVESTIGATIONS A practical and solution-oriented course designed to cover from beginning to end the investigation, prosecution, and defense of federal tax cases. APPLY NOW Both full- and part-time options are available. Up to 12 JD tax course credits from an ABA-accredited law school are transferable, allowing the program to be completed in as little as one semester. PRIORITY DEADLINES: FALL SEMESTER: April 1 SPRING SEMESTER: November 1 SUMMER SEMESTER: March 1 APPLY ONLINE: FOREIGN TAXATION I & II An analysis of the jurisdiction of the U.S. to international transactions, taxation of non-resident aliens, foreign corporation provisions, the foreign tax credit, and the structuring of overseas ventures. ESTATE PLANNING An examination of various aspects of estate planning strategies, focusing on related tax issues, the new law, and the paradigm shift between transfer taxes and income taxes, with California taxation in mind. For more information, please contact: Natascha Fastabend, Esq. nrfastabend@usfca.edu CONNECT WITH US f TAX APPEALS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM An opportunity for practical skills training while assisting low-income taxpayers in certain disputes before the California Board of Equalization, including drafting briefs and representing clients in negotiations with the Franchise Tax Board. CORE COURSES INCLUDE: Corporate Taxation Federal Tax Accounting and Tax Timing Issues Federal Tax Procedure/ Professional Responsibility Federal Taxation of Property Dispositions Partnership Taxation Tax Research ELECTIVE COURSES INCLUDE: Accounting for Lawyers Qualified and Non-qualified Advanced Corporate Taxation Compensation Issues California State and Local State and Local Taxation Taxation Tax Appeals Assistance Estate and Gift Taxation Program Estate Planning Tax Fraud, Crimes, and Investigations Foreign Taxation I & II Tax Moot Court Income Tax of Trusts and Estates Tax Policy Nonprofit Taxation

5 BY THE NUMBERS 90 % RANKED THE THIRD MOST DIVERSE LAW ALUMNI EMPLOYED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION FROM THE LLM IN TAXATION PROGRAM IN MAY 2015 UNIQUE AFFILIATION 1WITH ANDERSEN TAX 3 rd STUDENT BODY IN THE NATION BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT 1 st FIRST PLACE WINNER IN ABA LAW STUDENT TAX CHALLENGE 360 and growing ALUMNI PARTICIPATING IN THE USF SCHOOL OF LAW LINKEDIN MENTOR PROGRAM SINCE IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2012 (AS OF APRIL 2015) 82 % ALUMNI LIVING IN CALIFORNIA CHANGE THE WORLD FROM HERE