ACFI3070

Issues in Taxation

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Exposes students to more advanced issues relating to the applications of the Income Tax Assessment Acts and related legislation. The course covers State Taxes; Taxation of Primary Producers, Authors, Inventors & Sportspersons; Taxation of Superannuation Funds and the Superannuation Guarantee Scheme; International Taxation; Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion; Tax Planning; Taxation of Trusts and Minors; Australian Taxation Office Audits and Administration; Tax Agents Regulation; Collection of Income Tax; Penalties and Tax Reform.

Objectives At the successful completion of the course it is intended you will be able to;
1. Demonstrate specific knowledge of Australian income tax laws.
2. Access provisions of the Income Tax Assessment Acts and related legislation.
3. Analyse, evaluate and synthesise information to solve tax problems.
4. Recognise, interpret and investigate tax planning issues in particular factual situations.
5. Communicate technical tax information to client taxpayers.
6. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of professional ethics and standards.
Content To expose students to more advanced issues relating to the applications of the Income Tax Assessment Acts and related legislation.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge ACFI3170 - Taxation in Australia
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Case Study
Examination: Formal
Quiz - Class
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ACFI3070