UNSW Handbook Plan - Superannuation

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Superannuation - ATAXGS9260

Flexible Distance Delivery of ATAX programs

Plan Summary


	Faculty: Australian School of Business
	School: Australian School of Taxation and Business Law
	Contact: http://www.blt.unsw.edu.au
	Program: 9260 - Applied Taxation
	Award(s):
	Master of Applied Taxation (Specialisation)

Plan Outline

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.

Plan Structure

The Master of Applied Taxation (Superannuation) program consists of 8 courses: 4 core courses and 3 Atax compulsory courses and one elective course.

Please note: Applicants who have successfully completed the GradDipCA are exempted from the 4 core courses. They will then study 3 Atax compulsory courses and one elective course to complete the program.

Compulsory courses:

ATAX0410 Taxation of Superannuation (6 UOC)
ATAX0427 Tax Strategies in Fin Planning (6 UOC)
ATAX0440 SMSF Law (6 UOC)

Elective courses:

ATAX0401 Tax Policy (6 UOC)
ATAX0403 Taxation of Corporations (6 UOC)
ATAX0404 Asia Pacific Tax Regimes (6 UOC)
ATAX0405 Taxation of Trusts (6 UOC)
ATAX0406 Tax Administration Process (6 UOC)
ATAX0407 Taxation of Corporate Finance (6 UOC)
ATAX0408 Int Tax: Anti-Avoidance (6 UOC)
ATAX0411 Taxation of Capital Gains (6 UOC)
ATAX0415 Tax of Industry and Technology (6 UOC)
ATAX0418 Consolidat'ns&GroupStructures (6 UOC)
ATAX0420 Principles of Aust Intern'l Tx (6 UOC)
ATAX0421 Tax of Structured Finance (6 UOC)
ATAX0422 GST: Design and Structure (6 UOC)
ATAX0423 Principles of GST Law (6 UOC)
ATAX0424 GST: Complex Issues & Planning (6 UOC)
ATAX0425 Tax of Employee Remuneration (6 UOC)
ATAX0426 Tax & Invest Reg in China (6 UOC)
ATAX0428 Int Tax: Design and Structure (6 UOC)
ATAX0431 Principles of Revenue Administ (6 UOC)
ATAX0434 Spec Tax Jurisdictions: Europe (6 UOC)
ATAX0435 SpecTax Jurisdictions:NAmerica (6 UOC)
ATAX0436 Spec Tax Jurisdictions: Asia (6 UOC)
ATAX0437 Double Tax Agreements (6 UOC)
ATAX0438 Tax Risk Management (6 UOC)
ATAX0441 Comparative Tax Systems (6 UOC)
ATAX0455 Tax of Property Transactions (6 UOC)

Academic Rules

Assessment Policy

To pass the compulsory and elective (ATAX) courses, candidates for the Master of Applied Taxation (Superannuation) must obtain:

1. 50% or more of the total marks available in the course and,
2. a minimum of 40% in the final examination in the course.

To graduate with the Master of Applied Taxation (Superannuation), a candidate must satisfy the requirements for the award of the degree of Graduate Diploma CA and complete the three compulsory and one elective (Atax) courses.

Exemption Policy

Except for the four core courses exempted with the GradDipCA, no advanced standing is granted for the Atax 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 (Superannuation)

Courses in the Master of Applied Taxation (Superannuation) program can be studied via flexible distance study, in face to face classes or intensive short course classes. Assessment remains the same for all modes of delivery. You will be able to choose the delivery mode that suits you best. All Atax students will receive a set of Study Materials for each course you are enrolled in and access to Blackboard, a web-based site to complement Atax's teaching resources - your Study Materials, past examination papers, feedback, discussion forums and online links are available from this site.

Flexible Distance Study mode

This mode of study utilises a combination of Audio Conferences, Webinars, Regional Classes and Blackboard, allowing you to study from anywhere in Australia or overseas. For each course there are usually four Audio Conferences and/or Webinars per semester and students are encouraged to attend. There is also a one-day Regional Class for most courses and these are usually held in metropolitan centres during Weeks 8 or 9 of the semester.

Face to face weekly mode

Several courses have classes in the face to face mode of delivery at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes are usually held Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 40 students, so students can be assured of a quality educational experience. For more information about the courses offered in this mode and location, visit...

Intensive mode

Some Atax courses can also be studied face to face via Intensive mode. Intensive classes enable students to complete the required coursework for the course in four days. These classes are held on UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney. Classes will normally run from 9.30 - 5.00 pm.