Graduate Certificate in Taxation GradCertTaxation

Important information
General
Course objectives
Entrance requirements
Fees
Duration
Mode of offering
Credit for work done previously
Course structure
Progression to further studies

Important information

Course code: 1429

Course director: Associate Professor Stephen Barkoczy

The aim of this course is to provide a short course in taxation and related topics appropriate for taxation practitioners seeking to meet continuing professional education requirements; become registered tax agents; or update their knowledge in specific taxation areas. It is also appropriate for graduates working in other business or investment areas who regularly deal with taxation issues and for those who wish to complete a preliminary course of taxation studies.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course students will have:

examined in detail the legislation, case law and income tax rulings applicable to a selected range of taxation subjects;
gained an appropriate level of understanding of the areas of accounting and general law which are related to taxation practice;
considered practical case studies and class exercises designed to develop the advanced analytical skills required in interpretation and application of taxation laws;
developed an appreciation of the need for an integration of diverse areas of revenue law and general business law in modern business transactions;
become familiar with taxation law research skills and analytical writing skills through the completion of written assignments on a variety of current taxation issues; and
developed oral presentation skills through participation in class discussions on complex taxation matters.

Entrance requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants without a first degree who have at least six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates are referred to the Syme Department of Banking and Finance as to the 1997 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Duration

The Graduate Certificate in Taxation is normally completed in one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

This course is normally offered on campus in evening seminars at the Caulfield campus and may also be offered at other locations or modes of delivery by negotiation. Some subjects may be offered in an intensive mode during summer semester.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for subjects considered to be the equivalent of particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Course structure

Candidates must complete any four subjects from the following list of electives:

FIN4580 Basic principles of income tax
FIN4700 Principles of property and commercial law
ACC9500 Introductory accounting and financial information systems 1
FIN4590 Income and deductions
FIN4650 Taxation of trusts and partnerships
FIN4540 Taxation of companies and shareholders
FIN4460 Capital gains tax
FIN4560 Employment taxation
FIN4570 Taxation of financial transactions
FIN4680 Anti-avoidance provisions
FIN4440 Tax administration and practice
FIN4690 Superannuation and retirement benefits
FIN4480 International tax
FIN4490 Current issues in taxation and tax planning
FIN4660 Stamp duties and land tax
FIN4670 Sales tax and customs and excise duties
FIN4550 Tax policy and constitutional issues
FIN4060 Asian taxation
FIN4561 Research project - tax

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Taxation may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Taxation course.

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