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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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LA4024 - Advanced Taxation Law

Credit points:03
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:LA4023 or BU3112 or CO3513
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    An in-depth consideration of selected topics in income tax and of other taxation related topics drawn from other Australian taxation legislation.

Learning Outcomes

  • calculate the capital gains tax consequences of selected capital transactions
  • understand the taxation consequences of international transactions
  • calculate company income tax liability and the taxation consequences of corporate distributions
  • describe the operation of the GST and the taxation of fringe benefits
  • describe the system of taxation administration

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (25%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CO3514

Availabilities

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 3, External

Census date:Thursday, 10 Oct 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 16 Sep 2024 to Saturday, 14 Dec 2024
Coordinator(s):
MRS Keta Roseby
Lecturer(s):
EMPRO Stephen Graw
MR Matthew Busby
MRS Keta Roseby
MR Andrew Kaye
MRS Jodie Maxfield
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Online activity - Recordings, online activities & self-directed learning
  • 30 Hours - Online Tutorials - Online collaborate sessions 3 hours per week
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU