law3atl advanced tax law
ADVANCED TAX LAW
LAW3ATL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in this subject will build upon the knowledge and skills developed in LAW3ITL Income Tax Law. Topics covered include goods and services tax (GST) and an introduction to Australia's international tax rules. The second half will cover special issues of current interest to practitioners.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKeith Kendall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and LAW3ITL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Fundamental tax legislation | Prescribed | na | AUSTRALIAN TAX PRACTICE, CURRENT EDN |
Readings | GST Legislation | Prescribed | na | AUSTRALIAN TAX PRACTICE, CURRENT EDN |
Readings | Income taxation: commentary and materials | Prescribed | Cooper, G.S., Krever, R.E., Vann, R.J | 6TH EDN., AUSTRALIAN TAX PRACTICE 2009 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic legal knowledge and skills in analysing and interpreting income tax law.
- Activities:
- In class presentation; class discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate presentation and communication skills to a knowledgeable audience.
- Activities:
- In class presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Evaluate different tax policy alternatives
- Activities:
- In class presentation; research assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeith Kendall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 27
Five 5.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 28 - 28
Five 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one 15-minute in-class presentation | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
one 3,000-word research paper | 50 | 01, 03 |