BTF3931 Taxation law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF3931 Taxation law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BTB1010, BTW1042, BTX1010, BTC1110 or BTF1010 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTF3931
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BTF3931
2 units list BTF3931 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to Australian taxation law and practice with a focus on individuals as taxpayers undertaking personal services, property and business activities. Income tax (including CGT), GST and FBT are covered.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the operation of the Australian taxation system including the interaction of income tax with other taxes
- 2
identify conceptual structures in core tax provisions and apply them in an ordered approach
- 3
recognise fundamental tax concepts, identify legislative provisions as well as judicial principles and apply them to analyse personal, property and business scenarios
- 4
explain and calculate income tax (including CGT), plus GST and FBT.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures18 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Bevacqua, et. al., Australian Taxation (Second edition), Wiley Publishing
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
BTF3931 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Amanda Selvarajah
- Mrs Swapna Verma
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF3931?
You need BTB1010, BTW1042, BTX1010, BTC1110 or BTF1010 before you enrol.
What can I take after BTF3931?
BTF3931 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including BTF5235 and BTX3350.
When is BTF3931 offered?
In 2023, BTF3931 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF3931?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF3931 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BTF3931?
BTF3931 is part of Accounting, Business law and Taxation.