Graduate Certificate in Taxation

Course code: 1429 + Course abbreviation: GradCertTax + Total credit points required: 24 + 1 semester full-time, 2 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This is a short course in taxation and related topics appropriate for taxation practitioners seeking to meet continuing professional education requirements or to update their knowledge in specific taxation areas. It is also appropriate for graduates working in other business, financial planning or investment areas who regularly deal with taxation issues and for those who wish to complete a preliminary course of taxation studies.

Course structure

Students must complete four units (24 points) from the following list:

BTF4200 Income and deductions
BTF4210 Taxation of trusts and partnerships
BTF4220 Taxation of companies and shareholders
BTF4230 Taxation of capital gains
BTF4240 Taxation of employees and contractors
BTF4250 Anti-avoidance rules and financial transactions
BTF4260 Tax administration and policy
BTF4270 Superannuation and retirement benefits
BTF4280 Taxation of international transactions
BTF4290 GST and other indirect taxes
BTF4300 Contemporary issues in taxation
BTF4310 Research project
BTX9651 Taxation law

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Taxation may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Taxation course, or the Master of Taxation if a high credit average is achieved.

Contact details

Course director

Dr Bill Orow

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