OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY PETTIT COLLEGE OF LAW

Office of Law Admissions 525 South Main Street Ada, OH 45810 Phone: 419-772-2211 Toll Free: 877-452-9668 Fax: 419-772-3042 lawadmissions@onu.edu www.law.onu.edu

TAX LAW JD/MPPA

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The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law

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Studying Tax Law

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JD/MPPA MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ACCOUNTING
Students with an interest in taxation can earn both their law degree and a Master of Professional Practice in Accounting through a concurrent degree program offered by the College of Law and the College of Business Administration. Students admitted to the program can earn both degrees within three academic years. Concurrent degree students begin their studies with the standard rst year curriculum of the College of Law. In the summer following their rst year, students will take federal income taxation and an elective course. A second academic year of specialized courses and electives, includes an externship for credit that will offer eld experience in tax accounting. Students will then complete a third year of study and earn both the law degree and the Master of Professional Practice in Accounting in the spring.

TAKE NOTE TWO DEGREES IN THREE YEARS EARN ENOUGH CREDITS TO SIT FOR THE CPA EXAM

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE COURSES

Basics of Expert Testimony Business Planning Business Valuation Corporate Governance and Accounting Estates, Wills and Trusts Federal Income Tax Nonprofit Organization Professional Ethics and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Research Methods in Taxation and Accounting Taxation of Corporations Taxation of Estates, Gifts and Trusts Taxation of Partnerships and Partners

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

A baccalaureate degree in accounting or equivalent coursework and admission to the JD program are requirements for consideration of the joint degree. Full requirements for JD admission can be found on the law college website at law.onu.edu

Two degrees in three years Placement in a tax-focused externship Broadening your credentials in two disciplines Excellent preparation in tax compliance, tax planning, tax research and tax litigation Small classes with experienced tax professionals

For more information about ONU Laws concurrent JD/MPPA program, visit our website at www.law.onu.edu