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Foundations of International Taxation

Undergraduate | CUR-BLW31 | 2022

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Run the numbers on common taxation frameworks and look to selected countries for examples. Study up on tax treaties. Cast a spotlight on ways governments work to prevent tax avoidance. Examine tax law from national and international perspectives.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks weeks

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Foundations of International Taxation

About this subject

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

    1. analyse and evaluate a common taxation structure
    2. examine the main provisions contained in a typical double tax agreement based on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Model Treaty as they affect individuals income, investment, companies and business operations
    3. scrutinise anti-avoidance mechanisms employed by governments to combat international tax avoidance,
    4. analyse the different business structures and financing structures in order to set up a foreign enterprise 
    5. explain how profit reduction techniques and tax treaties can be used in international tax planning.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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Bachelor of Commerce (Taxation)

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