Hobart, Launceston
This unit is not available for self-enrolment because an application process applies. For more information about the Tax Clinic Internship and how to apply please refer to the information at: https://www.utas.edu.au/tax-clinic.
Introduction
This Unit integrates work and learning for final year Masters degree students. It carries a 12.5 Credit Points (equivalent to one unit) and is an elective unit or specialisation unit in a Postgraduate degree offered by the TSBE. You will undertake an internship with the UTas Tax Clinic in Hobart or Launceston.
This will ensure appropriate standards are maintained and the work projects and related tasks relate to one or more of your study majors. For the duration of the internship period, the internship team will liaise closely with you and the Tax Clinic Mentor.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Tax Clinic Internship |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA739 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Dr John McLaren (Hobart campus) Dr John Minas (Launceston campus) |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | Outline and interpret the general objectives of tax, the influences upon the Australian system of tax and the different types of tax in Australia. |
| LO2 | Analyse and explain the theoretical underpinnings of the Australian tax system. |
| LO3 | Prepare tax computations for major Australian taxes (e.g. income tax, corporation tax, national insurance and capital gains tax). |
| LO4 | Critically assess the acquired taxation law skills in the course of performing tax work. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Enrolment in this unit is subject to satisfactory performance in your Masters degree in Taxation Law or permission from the Course Coordinator. As the application process is competitive, there are no guarantees that all applicants will obtain a placement.
Co-requisites
N/A
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
N/A
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Completion of Tax modules and Test (20%), Research of Taxation Issue (30%), Reflection report (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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