Course description

The course introduces the duties, responsibilities and practical skills associated with tax accounting. Students learn to interpret taxation cases, organise relevant information and apply tax-accounting principles to practical situations.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• explain the role and responsibilities of a tax accountant;
• identify relevant information in taxation cases;
• apply basic tax-accounting rules;
• organise financial information for taxation purposes;
• recognise common taxation problems;
• prepare basic tax-related calculations;
• discuss professional duties in tax accounting; and
• evaluate practical taxation cases.

Course content

• Role of the tax accountant
• Tax-accounting responsibilities
• Taxable income
• Tax-related financial records
• Value-added tax
• Tax calculations
• Tax documentation
• Compliance and reporting
• Practical taxation cases

Teaching and learning methods

The course uses lectures, practical examples, taxation cases, calculation exercises and group assignments.

Assessment