Courses & Units
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 | Taxation |
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Unit code | BFA391 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
Coordinator | Mr John Streeter|Mr Tony van der Westhuysen |
Teaching staff | Mr John Streeter |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Advanced |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Accelerated Study Period 3 | 12/9/2022 | 5/10/2022 | 27/10/2022 | 11/12/2022 |
Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Locate and interpret and explain relevant legislation, cases, rulings and principles of taxation law in Australia
- Communicate and critique the relevant taxation rules, demonstrating knowledge of the connection between case law and legislation.
- Apply tax rules to a problem scenario with a given set of facts to reach a conclusion.
- Perform calculations including income tax, CGT, and FBT liability.
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 |
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080101 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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 | 3 hour workshop x 4; plus online content. Please refer to the timetable for dates, time and venue. |
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Assessment | Test – invigilated via Respondus (30%)|Test - invigilated via Respondus (35%)|Assignment (35%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
The prescribed text in the unit is:
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Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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