AFM 463Introduction to U.S. Taxation
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
U.S. taxation is valuable knowledge for accounting and finance professionals, given the U.S.'s status as Canada's primary trading partner and the frequent cross-border mobility of individuals. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts in U.S. personal and corporate tax, encompassing the basic principles of calculating U.S. taxable income. Additionally, participants will delve into the intricate influence of income tax treaties on U.S. tax laws.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- AFM362 - Corporate Taxation (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3974 | 13 / 30 | T 11:30–14:20 |
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
7 posts and comments in 5 threads mention AFM 463, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2021
Opinions on AFM 463 (US Tax)? 2 points, 2 comments
u/YouAreMyFire_B99: “I am currently enrolled in the class. There’s only like 20 people total in the class. I figured it would be useful if I decide to go into tax. I just want to hear some opinions, not sure if I want to stay in the class.”
Spring 2021
AFM 463 Intro to US Tax 1 point, 0 comments
Spring 2019
Anyone taken AFM 463 3 points, 1 comment
u/delcity232: “I was wondering how AFM 463 is as an elective”
Winter 2019
AFM Courses 6 points, 5 comments
u/HachimanHiki: “… AFM 322 Derivatives AFM 377 PE n VC AFM 424 Equities AFM 463 US Tax AFM 475 Fixed Income AFM 477 M&A Any insight on the courses above would be greatly appreciated!”
u/pwcunt: “… AFM463: useful if you're going for a tax career and will definitely learn a lot. …”
Fall 2017
PSA: UWCourseLinker back up, disabled by default, call with [[course code]] 39 points, 31 comments
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u/UWCourseLinker: “… Auditing AFM 461 - Taxation 2 AFM 462 - Taxation 3 - Tax Planning Topics AFM 463 - Introduction to U.S. …”
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