Title: The Structure Of Graduate Tax Programs: Broad-Based Or Concentration In Tax?
Abstract: Graduate tax curriculums range from highly concentrated in tax to broad-based. This paper examines perceptions of major accounting firms employees regarding their tax, research, management, computer, and communication skills. Perceptions of broad-based graduates did not differ significantly from that of tax-concentrated graduates. Perceived management skills are greater for graduates with courses in a variety of disciplines. Perceived computer stills are lower for graduates with technical noncomputer courses.