科廷科技大學(xué)

The Taxation major provides in-depth understanding of taxation laws and practice in Australia and overseas.

You’ll specialise in areas such as income tax, goods and services tax, fringe benefits tax, international tax, tax administration, tax implications of tax structures and state taxes.

There are a variety of rewarding job opportunities that exist within the taxation profession.

Professional recognition

Association of Taxation and Management Accountants*
CPA Australia*
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)*
Tax Practitioners Board*
Tax Institute*

*When studied with Accounting.

You may be eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia and IPA. You may also be eligible to enter into the program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Career information

Careers

International taxation specialist
Tax agent
Tax manager
Taxation accountant
Taxation lawyer
Taxation specialist
Treasurer

Industries

Accounting
Finance and investment
Government
Law
Resources and renewables

What you'll learn

Apply legislative and case law principles of taxation as they relate to individual and business taxpayers
Critically analyse taxation problems and think logically, rationally and creatively to generate solutions
Access, evaluate and synthesise information from primary sources (including cases and legislation) and secondary sources (including journal articles, commentaries and electronic databases)
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, for various audiences and contexts
Use electronic resources, including the internet and databases to collect and analyse relevant taxation information
Take responsibility for self-directed learning and the development of a career-long attitude to continuing professional development (cpd), consistent with the requirements of being a taxation professional
Apply an international perspective to taxation issues including the appreciation of the source of income and tax residence, as well as having an awareness of double taxation treaties and international tax information exchange agreements as they apply to international business transactions
Appreciate different cultural practices and attitudes toward tax administration and compliance by taxpayers
Apply an ethical approach when considering tax issues and demonstrate leadership and professional integrity when working independently and also as part of a team.