Accounting Students Volunteer to Prepare Tax Returns

Posted March 30, 1998


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 30, 1998
98-03-17-CO

Accounting students volunteer to
prepare hundreds of tax returns

For the tenth year, University of Saskatchewan accounting
students volunteered to prepare about 800 tax returns for
seniors, the disabled, and low-income earners.

For our clients, getting their returns done by us is usually a
relief because many of them do not understand the
intricacies of tax accounting, John Brennan, accounting
professor, says, adding that the seniors also seem to enjoy
the visits from young people.

Accounting students also benefit from the experience,
Brennan says.

They get to contribute to the community and practice their
skills in a professional manner.

Approximately 130 third- and fourth-year students
completed forms at locations throughout the city from
March 2-28. About 80 per cent of the sites are seniors
residences and the rest include the Sask Abilities Council,
Cosmopolitan Industries, and the City Library.

This year about 40 Saskatchewan chartered accountants
volunteered to work with University faculty in ensuring the
accuracy of tax returns prepared by students.

For more information, please contact:

John Brennan, accounting professor
College of Commerce
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4788