Courses & Units

Applied Taxation BFA391

Introduction

This unit is a compulsory unit in the Accounting Major and is designed to assist you in gaining an understanding of the theoretical concepts that underpin taxation law in Australia. This knowledge is used to develop your skills in the interpretation of taxation legislation, case law and rulings, and their application to different business entities and individuals. You will be required to calculate components of taxable income and different types of tax liability.

Summary

Unit name Applied Taxation
Unit code BFA391
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Business & Economics
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Accounting
Coordinator Mr Donovan Castelyn
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston Accelerated Study Period 3 On-Campus International Domestic
Cradle Coast Accelerated Study Period 3 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Accelerated Study Period 3 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Accelerated Study Period 3 16/9/2024 9/10/2024 31/10/2024 15/12/2024
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret relevant legislation, cases, rulings and principles of taxation law in Australia.
  • Critique the relevant taxation rules, demonstrating knowledge of the connection between case law and legislation.
  • Apply tax rules and conventions to a scenario to solve a business problem.
  • Perform income tax, CGT, and FBT liability calculations.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080101 $2,040.00 $1,597.00 not applicable $2,979.00

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Introductory 1 hour workshop x 1; 2 hour workshop x 6; plus online content. Please refer to the timetable for dates, time and venue.

AssessmentOnline Quiz on Respondus (30%)|Assignment (35%)|Exam via Respondus (35%)
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Textbooks

Required

The prescribed text in the unit is:
Sadiq, K, Black, C, Hanegbi, R, Jogarajan, S, Krever, R, Obst, W & Ting, A 2021, Principles of Taxation Law, 14th edn, Thomson Reuters, Sydney, NSW.


You will also need access to tax legislation. This is available online or the following publication can be purchased:
Pinto, D, Kendall, K & Sadiq, K 2021, Fundamental Tax Legislation, 29th edn, Thomson Reuters, Sydney, NSW.


The two books will be available as a “pack” at a slightly lower price. Please note that acquiring a current edition of the text is essential for this unit, as tax law changes frequently. Students who use past editions may be at a disadvantage.
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