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TAXATION

ACC5TAX

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will gain an understanding of the operation of the Australian income tax system. On completion of this unit, you should be able to understand the operation of the income tax legislation as well as recognise and apply case-law principles to determine the taxable income and calculate the tax liability of a tax entity. In addition, you should be able to understand and apply Capital Gains Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax provisions. Finally, you should understand and be able to analyse the income tax implications arising from the use of taxable entities such as companies, partnerships and trusts, as well as have a general understanding about tax administration and anti-avoidance provisions.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Harrison

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesACC5AFM AND LST5CCL

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Australian Taxation Study Manual: Questions and suggested solutions

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorNethercott, Devos & Gonzaga

Year2018

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherOxford University Press

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Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Foundations of Taxation Law

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorBarkoczy

Year2019

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherOxford University Press

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

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Source locationN/A

Core Tax Legislation and Study Guide

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorBarkoczy

Year2019

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherOxford University Press

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

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Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Engage critical thinking, problem solving, research and ethical behaviour skills to write meaningful tax advice responding to problem-based situations, involving the interpretation and application of relevant tax legislation and legal principles.
02. Analyse and interpret data and apply legislation and case law to calculate tax liabilities regarding income tax, capital gains tax and fringe benefits tax in relation to individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts.
03. Understand and apply legal provisions related to tax administration to ensure compliance and analyse the legal consequences arising from the application of anti-avoidance legislation.
04. Interpret the relevant legislation and case law to make informed judgements on issues relating to the Australian taxation framework, policy issues and the application of Tax Law.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Harrison

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One group assignment case study (equivalent to 1,000 words per student). Group assignment comprising a case study including essay and calculation components. Groups of 2 students.

N/AOtherGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One in-class test (equivalent to 1,000 words). Individual closed book in-class assessment. Test will comprise a combination of essay-based and calculation questions/cases.

N/AOther written examIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Harrison

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One group assignment case study (equivalent to 1,000 words per student). Group assignment comprising a case study including essay and calculation components. Groups of 2 students.

N/AOtherGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One in-class test (equivalent to 1,000 words). Individual closed book in-class assessment. Test will comprise a combination of essay-based and calculation questions/cases.

N/AOther written examIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Harrison

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One group assignment case study (equivalent to 1,000 words per student). Group assignment comprising a case study including essay and calculation components. Groups of 2 students.

N/AOtherGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One in-class test (equivalent to 1,000 words). Individual closed book in-class assessment. Test will comprise a combination of essay-based and calculation questions/cases.

N/AOther written examIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Harrison

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 32 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3,000 words)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One group assignment case study (equivalent to 1,000 words per student). Group assignment comprising a case study including essay and calculation components. Groups of 2 students.

N/AOtherGroupNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One in-class test (equivalent to 1,000 words). Individual closed book in-class assessment. Test will comprise a combination of essay-based and calculation questions/cases.

N/AOther written examIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4