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BUSN8016 Taxation Concepts and Issues

BUSN8016 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Business
Offered in First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course aims to expand students' understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of Australian income taxation arrangements, and other aspects of taxation. Special focus will be given to research in contemporary tax issues.

The semester offering for this course is subject to confirmation by the relevant school. Please see the Master of Commerce and Master of Accounting Program Coordinator for further information.

Learning Outcomes This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and firm understanding of the concepts and issues involved with Taxation Concepts and Issues.
Indicative Assessment The assessment for this course will negotiated with students, but is likely to include multiple pieces of assessment due throughout the teaching period and a final examination.
Workload Teaching for this course is likely to be in the format of one 3-hour seminar per week; however, enrolment numbers may dictate that it be run differently. Students will also be expected to put in at least 5 hours of their own time outside of class focusing on research.
Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest Accounting, Commerce, and Law
Eligibility At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree
Requisite Statement

Students must have already completed BUSN3014 Principles in Tax Law or BUSN7021 Taxation Law, or equivalent.

Prescribed Texts See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8016
Preliminary Reading

See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8016

 

Indicative Reading List See Course Website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8016
Programs Master of Commerce
Other Information

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8016

Academic Contact See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8016

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.

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