Applied Taxation - 9260
Program Summary
Faculty: Australian School of Business
Contact: http://www.blt.unsw.edu.au
Campus: ATAX Campus
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Applied Taxation (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
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 Atax elective courses within the chosen specialisation to complete the program.
Academic Rules
Assessment Policy
To pass the elective (Atax) courses, candidates for the Master of Applied Taxation must obtain:
To pass the elective (Atax) 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 (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.
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
Courses in the Master of Applied Taxation 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.
Courses in the Master of Applied Taxation 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.
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 (ATAX0100).The requirement of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program may be imposed even in cases where the candidate holds the GradDipCA.
Further Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
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