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Location: Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to integrate taxation knowledge with professional practice through a supervised placement with the UTAS Tax Clinic. Working within a clinical environment, you will engage with real client matters and develop an understanding of the professional, ethical and practical dimensions of providing taxation assistance to individuals and small businesses.

The unit focuses on the application of Australian taxation law to client circumstances, analysis of taxation issues using authoritative sources, communication of taxation information and advice, client engagement, ethical and professional conduct, and reflective practice. Through supervised clinical work, applied research and reflection, you will develop professional judgement and experience in applying disciplinary knowledge to diverse client circumstances.

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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

* 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

  • Apply Australian taxation law to client matters in a clinical practice setting.
  • Communicate taxation information and advice to client and professional audiences using appropriate written and oral formats.
  • Analyse taxation issues using relevant authoritative sources.
  • Integrate professional and ethical standards into client-centred clinical practice.

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 $2,253.00 $1,764.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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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

AssessmentAT1 - Reflective Journal (20%)|AT2 – Applied Taxation Presentation (30%)|AT3 - Clinical Performance and Participation (50%)
TimetableView 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

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