295004 v.5 Graduate Diploma in Taxation

Introduction

This specialised applied level course is aimed primarily at commerce graduates who are seeking further qualifications and/or continuing professional development and who are: practitioners in public or private practice; taxation officers in the Australian Taxation Office or related departments (e.g. Treasury); corporate accountants, financial planners and advisers requiring specialist taxation qualifications; or members of the legal profession who are seeking specialist taxation qualification. The Taxation course is designed to be modular and flexible, allowing students various exit points consistent with their study aspirations. Students can exit after completion of four units and receive the Graduate Certificate, after eight units to receive the Graduate Diploma or after twelve units for the Master of Taxation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, commerce, economics or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification. Students must have undertaken appropriate academic preparation.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Taxation.

Professional Recognition

The Master of Taxation degree is recognised by CPA Australia as a specialist Masters course. As such, graduates of the Master of Taxation degree are eligible for two elective segment exemptions in the CPA Program. For further, more specific, advice, students can contact either Curtin University or CPA Australia. Credit arrangements have also been entered into by the Tax Institute and Curtin. Candidates who have completed the Certificate in Applied Tax (details relating to this course is available at ) which is offered by the Institute are eligible for credit for the unit Taxation 531 in Curtin’s postgraduate tax courses. Candidates who complete the Certificate in Applied Tax are eligible for Associate Membership of the Tax Institute. Candidates who have completed the Diploma of Advanced Tax (details relating to this course is available at ) which is offered by the Institute are eligible for credit for the unit Taxation Advanced 569 in Curtin’s postgraduate tax courses. Candidates who complete the Diploma of Advanced Tax are eligible for Fellow Membership of the Tax Institute. Note: All credits are subject to consideration and verification of original documentation, including results transcripts and other supporting information.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.