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Undergraduate CUR-BLW41-2021

Taxation Administration

Learn the ways of the Australian Taxation Office – including how it administers tax legislation. Gain skills in using taxation software programmes used in accounting practices. Discover the life of a tax agent.

From

$1,812 $2,062

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

  • 29 Nov 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. examine the issues involved in tax administration
  2. utilize computer software programmes that are used in industry
  3. explain how income tax is administered, lodged, assessed and collected
  4. apply and explain the audit and appeals procedures of the Tax Office
  5. analyse some of the issues facing the tax profession, including ethical dilemmas.
Topics covered
    • Income Tax Returns/Elections
    • Assessments, Payments and Recovery
    • Objections and Appeals
    • Role and Powers of ATO
    • Penalties
    • ATO Rulings
    • Tax Agents
    • Tax Software
Entry requirements

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

CUR-BLW32-Introduction to Australian Tax Law and CUR-BLW38-Indirect, State and Employment Taxes ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as BLW41 Tax Administration.

The subject is designed to introduce students to the way in which the Australian Taxation Office administers income tax legislation and associated legislation such as the Taxation Administration Act. The subject also gives students access to use taxation software programmes that are utilized in many accounting practices. The subject discusses the role of a Tax Agent and their obligations towards their clients and the Australian Taxation Office.

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.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Objection Letter (30%)
  • Problem Based Assignment (20%)
  • take-home exam (50%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-ATX-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Commerce Accounting and Taxation

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