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Introduction to Taxation

Advance your taxation career as you learn all things auditing, ATO and tax acts.

Gain specialist knowledge in areas including tax law, estate planning, business law, trusts and retirement planning. Get set for a career in the legal system, in government, in the finance sector, or as a tax practitioner in public or private practice.

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Ashleigh studied Introduction to Australian Tax Law with Curtin University, and Auditing Theory and Practice with UniSA, through Open Universities Australia

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Curtin University

UndergraduateCUR-BLW32

Introduction to Australian Tax Law

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 26 Feb 2024, 26 Aug 2024

Griffith University

UndergraduateGRF-AFE210

Taxation Law

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 04 Nov 2024

University of South Australia

UndergraduateUSA-ACCT3016

Taxation Law 1

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 01 Apr 2024, 16 Sep 2024

University of Tasmania

UndergraduateTAS-BFA391

Applied Taxation

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 26 Feb 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 16 Sep 2024

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Curtin University

PostgraduateCUR-TAX-MAS

Master of Taxation

For commerce graduates seeking continuing professional development

An in-depth study of core subjects including tax law, superannuation, retirement planning, trusts, estate planning and the fundamentals of business and corporations law. Graduates can apply for industry recognition after graduation.

100% online

1 year full time or part time equivalent

Curtin University

UndergraduateCUR-TAX-DEG

Bachelor of Commerce (Taxation)

For a professional career in commerce with a taxation specialisation

With a Taxation major, you’ll gain understanding of tax laws and practice in Aus and overseas. Specialise in income tax, goods and services tax, fringe benefits and international tax. Study administration, implications of structures and state taxes.

100% online

3 years full time or part time equivalent

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Curtin University

Bolster your career with the foundations of taxation

Expand your professional practice with this specialist taxation qualification. Get to know Australian tax, business and corporations law. Apply taxation fundamentals to problem solving for businesses and individuals. Tackle tax issues with confidence.

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

Australian National University

Move into public finance leadership

Understand how taxes and expenditure impact decision-making in economies. Build confidence in benchmarks like efficiency, equity and redistribution so that you can debate on taxes and expenditure. Reach your goals as a public leader of finance. 

100% online

2 years full time or part time equivalent

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Taxation highlights

  • Critically appraise legislation, cases and taxation materials.
  • Communicate appropriately to a professional audience.
  • Explore the impact of international taxation industry developments.

Taxation specialisations

  • Understand the implications of tax legislation on income tax returns.
  • Analyse case studies, to explore the implications of tax law.
  • Interrogate local and international tax policy.

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