Graduate Diploma in Taxation GradDipTaxation

• 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: 0399

Course director: Associate Professor Stephen Barkoczy

General

The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Taxation course is to provide a detailed understanding of the concepts and practical application of Australian taxation law appropriate for students wishing to practise in the areas of accounting, law and financial management and those who are current practitioners and who require a comprehensive refresher course. It is also appropriate for students who regularly deal with taxation issues in the normal course of their employment or business dealings.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course students will have:

• examined in detail the legislation, case law and income tax rulings applicable to a wide range of taxation issues;
• gained an appropriate level of understanding of the areas of accounting and general law that are related to taxation practice;
• considered a wide range of 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 an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or an executive certificate from this faculty with an average grade of credit or above.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult 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 Diploma in Taxation is normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Evening classes are offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

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

Course structure

Students are required to complete any eight of the following subjects:

• FIN4580 Basic principles of income tax
• FIN4700 Principles of property and commercial law
• ACC9500 Introductory accounting and financial information systems I
• 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 report - tax

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Taxation with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to the Master of Taxation.

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