UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

BEX5115 Tax clinic

Faculty of Business and Economics

BEX5115 Tax clinic is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BTF5965 or BTX3931.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Semester 1, Semester 2; Caulfield
Assessment: No exam; 3 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

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Requisites

Before BEX5115

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

One of

After BEX5115

No unit lists BEX5115 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available here.

Overview

The aim of the unit is for you to gain practical experience and skills in assisting taxpayers to comply with their tax obligations with an emphasis on techniques when interviewing tax clients, understanding a client's specific needs, writing clear tax advice and the ethical considerations applicable when providing tax advice. The professional practice tax environment will also allow you to gain advanced tax knowledge in topics including tax administration, types of assessable income, personal services income, residency of individuals, goods and services tax, employment/business/rental deductions, tax offsets, carrying on a business and non-commercial losses, business structures and lodgement of business activity statements.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Caulfield	On campus
Second semester	Caulfield	On campus

Assessment

Written
15%
Project
40%
Portfolio
45%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
apply complex tax legislation, case law, and tax office rulings where appropriate to specific factual scenarios presented by clients
2
competently prepare for and conduct client interviews, manage client expectations, and communicate complex tax information clearly in both written and oral formats to diverse audiences
3
develop advanced investigative research skills to analyse complex or unique taxation issues and prepare well-structured advice, reports, or presentations individually or collaboratively in diverse groups
4
comprehend and demonstrate the ethical and professional obligations of a tax advisor, including client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and professional conduct
5
critically evaluate the role of tax advisors and reflect upon learned skills and knowledge within a practical tax environment.

Workload and teaching

Workshops36 hours
Teaching approachActive learning
Teaching approachIndustry-based learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into their studies.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Denis Vinen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BEX5115?

You need BTF5965 or BTX3931 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is BEX5115 offered?

In 2027, BEX5115 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is BEX5115?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does BEX5115 have an exam?

No. BEX5115 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Study level: Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit: Department of Business Law and Taxation

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20262027