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This course considers the interpretation of legislation; tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion; tax investigations and dispute resolution; tax penalties; ethics; international taxation; and company taxation.
In recent years, the growth in the complexity of taxation law and the increased awareness of the need for research into aspects of taxation have made it desirable that certain topics arer considered in a specialist taxation course. The emphasis in ACCT358 will be on practical and legal aspects of taxation, as well as an appreciation of the intricate nature of taxation law. Broadening the focus beyond the legislation is a critical aspect, as is recognising the plethora of new developments and highlighting the fact that taxation law and practice is far from static. The course requires students to have a working knowledge and background in taxation. The course material will build upon the knowledge and develop other avenues for examination. Completion of the course should provide students with a framework to evaluate taxation issues and a foundation for involvement in taxation matters in their employment. It provides an excellent preparation for ACCT359, and subsequent honours level courses in taxation.
Having engaged in learning during the course, students will be able to:a) Critically evaluate whether a particular arrangement or transaction constitutes tax avoidance (and the application of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule or GAAR);b) Demonstrate an understanding of issues of international taxation such as the application of double tax agreements (DTAs);c) Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues;d) Outline the Commissioner of Inland Revenue's key information gathering powers in investigations;e) Determine appropriate penalties applicable to a tax shortfall; andf) Demonstrate an understanding of the taxation issues related to companies.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
(1) ACCT152 or LAWS101; and (2) ACCT254 OR LAWS352
ACIS358, ACIS354
Adrian Sawyer
Alistair Hodson and Andrew Maples
Required:CCH, Income Tax Legislation, 2020 or 2021; or Thomson Reuters, Taxation Legislation Handbook 2020 or 2021 (your legislation needs to have the Income Tax Act 2007).CCH, Foundations of New Zealand Taxation Law 2020 or 2021; or Thomson Reuters New Zealand Taxation 2020 or 2021.
Domestic fee $831.00
International fee $3,875.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 20 people apply to enrol.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems .