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Unit Overview

Description

This unit gives students a basic understanding of how the Australian taxation laws apply to a wide variety of business and financial transactions.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Business Law major sequence
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of Australian taxation law; (2) explain how the taxation laws apply to companies, partnerships and trusts at a basic level; (3) explain the operation of the goods and services tax; (4) critically review how the tax system is administered; (5) explain the tax agent's professional and ethical responsibilities; (6) solve problems involving the computation of the taxable income of an individual; and (7) explain the taxation implications of a range of business transactions.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) assignment; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Jared Clements {313302}
Unit rules
Prerequisites
LAWS1104 Introduction to Law
or LAWX1104 Introduction to Law
or LAWS1120 Australian Legal Principles and Institutions
and
LAWS2301 Company Law
or LAWS2201 Legal Framework of Business
Incompatibility
LAWS2206 Taxation Law
Contact hours
Online Learning Modules: 12 x 2 hours per week
Interactive Face-to-Face Workshops: 6 x 2 hours
Tutorials: 11 x 1 hour
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  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.