MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


FIN6490

Current issues in taxation and tax planning

Not offered in 1996 Mr Andrew McNicol

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield, taxation offices, in-house

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of recent developments in tax law and analyse recent developments in tax law in the context of established cases and legislation.

Synopsis Topics include current tax planning techniques; recent cases; recent rulings of the Federal Commissioner of Taxation; possible changes in tax law; a selection of miscellaneous topics not covered in other subjects depending on current importance of issues.

Assessment Either assignment (5000 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours, open-book): 50% + or + Examination (open-book): 100%

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