This plan is for the Honours Program in Taxation

Taxation funds the provision of government services, is a tool in economic management and is an important consideration in all business decisions.Indeed in a modern business environment no decision can be responsibly made without consideration being given to tax implications.

Taxation affects every aspect of commercial life from the choice of business vehicle, to the financing of business operations, to the offshore expansion of a business, to the retirement plans for employees.

Managers, accountants, auditors, financial officers and those working in banking, insurance, international business and government policy development and commerce generally require knowledge of business taxation. Tax consultants assist clients in structuring business transactions in tax effective ways. Tax consultants are highly sought after and are involved in creative, challenging and rewarding work.

For single major requirements students must complete at least eight courses (48 units of credit ) from the Taxation disciplinary list.

For double major requirements students must complete at least seven courses (42 units of credit) from the Taxation disciplinary list.

To complete the requirement of a single major, two courses must be taken from Options List A and one course must be taken from Options List B.

To meet the requirements of a double major, one course must be chosen from Options List A and one course must be chosen from Options List B.

Note: Other courses approved by the School of Business Law and Taxation may be substituted for the optional courses listed above with approval of the Head of School.

one option to be chosen from the following courses

For further information regarding the Taxation Honours program contact

A/Prof Frank Zumbo
Undergraduate Coordinator for the School of Business Law and Taxation
e-mail: f.zumbo@unsw.edu.au