Applied Taxation - 9260
Program Summary
Faculty: Australian School of Business
Contact: Australian School of Business Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Applied Taxation (Specialisation)
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Program Description
The Master of Applied Taxation has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). The principal objective of the program is to provide a taxation study program that meets the developmental requirements of chartered accountants in Australia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This program offers two areas of specialisation:
1. Applied Taxation and,
2. Applied Taxation (Superannuation).
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Applied Taxation
The Master of Applied Taxation has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). The principal objective of the program is to provide a taxation study program that meets the developmental requirements of chartered accountants in Australia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The program recognises the academic rigour of the ICAA Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA), and offers advanced standing of four courses from the GradDipCA. Students will then study four Atax elective courses to complete the program.
The Master of Applied Taxation Specialisation is designed for qualified chartered accountants who are regularly faced with tax issues in their professional work. The program includes specific studies in taxation in a business context so that they are able to offer their clients an appropriate quality of service.
The Master of Applied Taxation has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). The principal objective of the program is to provide a taxation study program that meets the developmental requirements of chartered accountants in Australia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The program recognises the academic rigour of the ICAA Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA), and offers advanced standing of four courses from the GradDipCA. Students will then study four Atax elective courses to complete the program.
The Master of Applied Taxation Specialisation is designed for qualified chartered accountants who are regularly faced with tax issues in their professional work. The program includes specific studies in taxation in a business context so that they are able to offer their clients an appropriate quality of service.
- The program provides chartered accountants with the ability to identify and alert their clients to taxation issues within the complexity and volume of tax law in Australia.
- It enables them to develop skills in identifying underlying business problems and issues relating to taxation, and to think creatively about solutions to them.
- It provides them with the opportunity to develop knowledge in specific areas of taxation of their choice.
- It offers them the flexibility to choose a study mode that best suits their professional needs.
Superannuation
The Master of Applied Taxation (Superannuation) is designed for qualified chartered accountants who are regularly faced with superannuation tax and regulation issues in their professional work. The program includes specific studies in superannuation taxation and regulation in a business context so that they are able to offer their clients an appropriate quality of service.
The Master of Applied Taxation (Superannuation) is designed for qualified chartered accountants who are regularly faced with superannuation tax and regulation issues in their professional work. The program includes specific studies in superannuation taxation and regulation in a business context so that they are able to offer their clients an appropriate quality of service.
- The program provides chartered accountants with the ability to identify and alert their clients to superannuation taxation and regulation issues within the complexity and volume of tax law and regulation applying to superannuation in Australia.
- It enables them to develop skills in identifying underlying business problems and issues relating to superannuation taxation and regulation, and to think creatively about solutions to them.
- It provides them with the opportunity to develop knowledge in superannuation taxation and regulation specific.
- It offers them the flexibility to choose a study mode that best suits their professional needs.
- It is recognised by ICAA as part of the prerequisites for CA Superannuation Specialisation.
Program Structure
The Master of Applied Taxation program consists of 8 courses within the Specialisation area of choice. Applicants who have successfully completed the GradDipCA will only study 4 TABL elective courses within the chosen specialisation to complete the program.
Academic Rules
Assessment Policy
To pass the elective (TABL) courses, candidates for the Master of Applied Taxation must obtain:
To pass the elective (TABL) courses, candidates for the Master of Applied Taxation must obtain:
- 50% or more of the total marks available in the course and,
- a minimum of 40% in the final examination in the course
To graduate with the Master of Applied Taxation, a candidate must satisfy the requirements for the award of the degree of Graduate Diploma CA and complete the four elective (TABL) courses.
Exemption Policy
Except for the four core courses exempted with the GradDipCA, no advanced standing is granted for the elective courses in the Master of Applied Taxation program.
Exemption Policy
Except for the four core courses exempted with the GradDipCA, no advanced standing is granted for the elective courses in the Master of Applied Taxation program.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Flexible Distance Delivery of Atax programs
Delivery modes for Masters of Applied Taxation
Courses in the Master of Applied Taxation program are offered in three modes; flexible distance study; face to face classes; or as Intensive short courses. All modes have access to an online course website where you will find all of the study materials, resources and learning activities for your studies.
Flexible Distance Study mode
All courses in Atax programs are normally offered in flexible distance mode. Flexible distance study allows you to fit your study around your work, family and social commitments. As well as providing resources and learning activities on the online course website, we also prepare a suggested study guide to help you plan your study. Six timetabled tutorial conferences (conducted by audio conference or webinar) are run throughout each Semester to give you opportunities to interact with your lecturer and with your peers.
Face to face classes (weekly)
Currently three courses per Semester are offered face to face at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes run from 6:00 - 8:00pm each week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. For more information about face to face offerings, visit the school website
Intensive mode
Sometimes TABL courses will be offered face to face in Intensive mode. These classes are held at UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney and normally run from 9.30 - 5.00 pm over four consecutive days (classes are not run on a Sunday). Intensives are usually part of Summer Semester although occasionally they may also be run at other times.
Courses in the Master of Applied Taxation program are offered in three modes; flexible distance study; face to face classes; or as Intensive short courses. All modes have access to an online course website where you will find all of the study materials, resources and learning activities for your studies.
Flexible Distance Study mode
All courses in Atax programs are normally offered in flexible distance mode. Flexible distance study allows you to fit your study around your work, family and social commitments. As well as providing resources and learning activities on the online course website, we also prepare a suggested study guide to help you plan your study. Six timetabled tutorial conferences (conducted by audio conference or webinar) are run throughout each Semester to give you opportunities to interact with your lecturer and with your peers.
Face to face classes (weekly)
Currently three courses per Semester are offered face to face at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes run from 6:00 - 8:00pm each week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. For more information about face to face offerings, visit the school website
Intensive mode
Sometimes TABL courses will be offered face to face in Intensive mode. These classes are held at UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney and normally run from 9.30 - 5.00 pm over four consecutive days (classes are not run on a Sunday). Intensives are usually part of Summer Semester although occasionally they may also be run at other times.
Entry Requirements
A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in taxation, law or commerce with a credit average, as determined by the Australian School of Business plus the completion of the GradDipCA from ICAA.For those applicants who did not complete a university level course of study in taxation as part of their undergraduate degree, they may be required to complete a qualifying course prior to admission to postgraduate studies (TABL5901).The requirement of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program may be imposed even in cases where the candidate holds the GradDipCA.
Further Information
Current Students:
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students:
Contact Student Recruitment
E:businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 93851 3507
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students:
Contact Student Recruitment
E:businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 93851 3507
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