Postgraduate CUR-MT569-2020

Advanced Taxation

Spearhead an investigation into advanced taxation techniques, concepts and issues. Summarise company taxation issues such as losses and distribution. Debate how debt rules can affect firms. Demonstrate an understanding of international taxation.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

31 Aug 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

examine and explain issues which arise in the context of company taxation including capital gain tax, distributions, losses and winding up
explain how the debt/equity rules, deemed dividends and value shifting impact on companies
communicate the issues involved in tax administration
explain how the tax avoidance provisions operate to impact on income tax decision making in a global context
communicate the process by which income tax is administered, that is lodgement and assessment of returns, collection of the tax, audits and appeals.

Topics covered

- Corporate taxation
- International taxation
- Tax avoidance legislation, audits and appeals

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-MT531-Fundamentals of Australian Tax Law ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject deals with advanced corporate tax issues, capital gains tax, barriers to tax avoidance and tax administration.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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Assessments