Professional Clinic Placement unit (BFA304)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This Unit integrates work and learning for final year Undergraduate degree students. It carries a 12.5 Credit Points (equivalent to one unit) and is an elective unit or specialisation unit in an Undergraduate 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

Unit name	Professional Clinic Placement
Unit code	BFA304
Credit points	12.5
College/School	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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Advise clients on the principles and applications of the Australian taxation system
• Communicate taxation advice effectively in written and oral formats
• Apply investigative research skills to complex taxation issues and produce well-structured memoranda or presentations
• Reflect on professional conduct, empathy, and client engagement in a clinical setting

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Enrolment in this unit is subject to satisfactory performance in your Undergraduate 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.

Teaching

Assessment	Reflective Journal (20%)|Oral Presentation (30%)|Clinical Performance and Participation (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	There are no prescribed texts or software for this unit. However, you will be provided with several key related theories for online discussions and you may find it valuable to read relevant related articles from journals and periodicals (including newspapers and magazines).
Recommended	Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

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