Duration
16 weeks
Study method
Online and other materials
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
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- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MPA-MAS-2020
- UNE-MPA-GCE-2020
Special requirements
- EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- SoftwareDetails - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- TravelDetails - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
- OtherDetails -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.
This subject introduces students to the fundamental legal principles underscoring Australian taxation law. The topics covered include: taxation theory; income from personal exertion and the impact of residency; overview of fringe benefits tax; income from property and business; goods and services tax; general deductions; specific deductions; tax accounting; trading stock; capital allowances; capital gains tax principles; taxation of partnership and trust income; and taxation of companies.
Problem Question: 2,500 words; 20%; LOs 1-4 Online Assessment: 20%; LOs 1-4 Final Examination: Open Book Examination. 60%; LOs 1-4. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.
- Problem Question (20%%)
- Online Assessment (20%%)
- Final Examination (60%%)