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MLC305 - Business Tax Law

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Monica Hope
Cohort rule:

Not available for Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students

Prerequisite:

(MLC101, MLC301) or (MLL111, MLL406)

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MLL305
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class and 1 x 1 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 2 hour class (recordings provided) and 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week

Content

This unit provides detailed coverage of the tax law pertaining to: capital gains tax, superannuation, partnerships, trusts, companies and tax avoidance. The topics undertaken may vary depending on developments in the income tax system.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Demonstrate an in depth working knowledge of taxation law issues vital to the operation of a business.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Communicate effectively in the context of business tax law to given audiences demonstrating an understanding of the appropriate protocols.

GLO2: Communication

ULO3

Strategically search, evaluate and adapt appropriate information from a range of sources to articulate the relevant legislation and case law to give well-argued opinions on the likely taxation consequences of medium to complex practical fact situations.

GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO4

Critically analyse information in order to demonstrate an appreciation of the tax planning implications of various business transactions.

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Create solutions to real world problems by interpreting and applying relevant judicial decisions.

GLO5: Problem solving

 

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week 
Written Assignment (Individual) Case study 2500 words 40% Week 8
Examination 2 hours 60% Exam period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLC305 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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