Key facts
UNE unit code: LSSU493
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit builds upon foundational Australian taxation law knowledge and equips you with an advanced understanding and mastery of the legislation and procedures for tax compliance.
You will examine a range of topics including fringe benefits taxation, goods and services taxation, taxation of superannuation entities and special taxpayers as well as tax losses.
You will also explore issues in tax avoidance and evasion, the ethical and professional obligations of tax advisers and agents and tax administration. In doing so, you will develop your legal reasoning and research skills and be equipped with contemporary skills to meet challenges in a complex and ever-changing field.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Due to accreditation requirements [TPB and ASIC(FASEA)], students must sit an independent invigilated assessment/supervised examination.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced understanding and mastery of the legislation and procedures necessary for tax compliance, particularly relating to Fringe Benefits, Goods and Services, Small Business Entities, and Financial Transactions; tax avoidance and evasion; and tax administration;
- use cognitive, technical and creative skills to employ the skills of legal research techniques including identifying primary sources, critical analysis, reasoning and argument to communicate independent opinions on legal issues relevant to taxation law; and
- produce clear and coherent written communications that are based upon analysis, synthesis, and the application of professional judgement, as well as reflection and evaluation of the relevant law, to competently and confidently explain and quantify the income tax consequences of complex factual problems.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Online Assessment | No | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
Open Book Examination | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Students must attempt this exam to pass pass the unit. There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Research Essay | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 2500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Tax Kit 1 2024 (Fundamental Tax Legislation 2024 and Australian Tax Handbook 2024)
ISBN: 9780455248530
Thomson Reuters 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Principles of Taxation Law 2024
ISBN: 9780455248110
Sadiq, K., Black, C., Hanegbi, R., Jogarajan, S. Obst, W., Walpola, S., Clements, J. and Krever. R., Thomson Reuters 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
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