Graduate Diploma in Taxation - GradDipTax
Course code: 0399
Course director: Mr Andrew McNicol
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.
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.
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.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of
Taxation and Business Regulation as to the 1998 course fee. Course fees are set
and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
The Graduate Diploma in Taxation is normally completed in two semesters
of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study.
Evening classes are offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus.
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.
Students are required to complete any eight of the following subjects:
- TBF4580 Basic principles of income tax
- TBF4700 Principles of property and commercial law
- AFF9500 Introductory accounting and financial information systems I
- AFF4590 Income and deductions
- TBF4650 Taxation of trusts and partnerships
- TBF4540 Taxation of companies and shareholders
- TBF4460 Capital gains tax
- TBF4560 Employment taxation
- TBF4570 Taxation of financial transactions
- TBF4680 Anti-avoidance provisions
- TBF4440 Tax administration and practice
- TBF4690 Superannuation and retirement benefits
- TBF4480 International tax
- TBF4490 Current issues in taxation and tax planning
- TBF4660 Stamp duties and land tax
- TBF4670 Sales tax and customs and excise duties
- TBF4550 Tax policy and constitutional issues
- TBF4060 Asian taxation
- TBF4561 Research report - tax
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.