LAW 308 - Taxation and Global Mangement Decisions

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Law

Description:

Offers a general framework for thinking about tax rules affect business decisions. The framework aids in understanding the effects of taxes on business decisions, and devising effective tax planning strategies. Specific applications of the framework covered in the course include: tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and LBOs; tax arbitrage; compensation policy (for example, stock options, stock appreciation rights, deferred compensation, fringe benefits); taxation of competing organizational forms (for example, limited partnerships and pass-through entities); taxation of investments; and international tax planning strategies. Instructor: Sikes

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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