Courses & Units
Australian Tax Law and Practice BFA714
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the core concepts in Australian taxation and identifies the framework (both legal and administrative) behind those concepts. The knowledge gained through this exploration enables the application of the framework to current issues faced by individuals and businesses whilst ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements. Basic concepts of assessable income (including capital gains) and allowable deductions are extended through different entity structures with a focus on application to real life scenarios. The unit includes an introduction to Fringe Benefits Tax as well as Goods and Services Tax. Aspects of International tax and tax avoidance issues are also explored.
Summary
| Unit name | Australian Tax Law and Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA714 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting |
| Coordinator | Mr Donovan Castelyn |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate the relative strengths of Australian tax law in enabling sustainability
- Critique the application of Australian tax law to complex accounting practices
- Hypothesize the effects of new tax policy for individuals and businesses
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.
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4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 4 x 3-hour workshops (in addition a 1-hour orientation workshop will held in week 1) Weekly pre-recorded lectures on MyLO |
|---|---|
| Assessment | ASX100 Pitch (10%)|Scoping review (20%)|ASX100 Case Study (30%)|Open book examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text: Sadiq et al, Principles of Taxation Law 2020, Thomson Reuters publishers You will need to bring the textbook to lectures, tutorials, and to the exam. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Sadiq, et al, Principles of Taxation Law 2019, Thomson Reuters. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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