Undergraduate USA-ACCT3016-2023
Taxation Law 1
$2,100 $3,025
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 03 Apr 2023
- 18 Sep 2023
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Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Discuss and apply the operation of the income tax legislation and associated legislation, particularly in respect of the topics covered in the syllabus.
- Explain the part that case law plays in the interpretation of the legislation.
- Explain the basic operation of the capital gains regime and its part in the income tax system.
- Describe basic tax planning.
- Explain the administrative aspects of taxation, including assessments, amendments, objections, and appeals.
- Examine policy issues underpinning the income tax system.
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Accounting discipline.
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- Ordinary income
- Derivation of income: statutory and exempt income
- Residence, Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- General deductions
- Specific deductions
- Capital allowances, trading stock
- Partnerships
- Taxation of trusts, taxation of minors
- Taxation of companies, dividend imputation
- Tax avoidance, tax planning
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This course has been specifically designed to satisfy professional accounting requirements. Build on your existing knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures. Explore the income tax system and relevant legislation. Leave with the skills to apply the law to address income tax issues.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Accounting degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.
- Assignment (30%)
- Examination (70%)
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