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Graduate Certificate in Taxation Practice

  • Graduate Certificate

This course provides a foundation in Australian taxation, covering key legislation and practical applications. It is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in taxation and offers pathways to further qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 month full-time
Course Code
GC-TAXATP, 102740D
International Fees
$20,021 per year / $20,021 total

About this course

Overview

This is a specialised foundation-level course aimed at graduates seeking taxation qualifications or wanting to continue their professional development.

The course can also benefit corporate accountants, financial planners and advisors, and members of the legal profession seeking a specialist taxation qualification.

You'll explore the complexity of Australian taxation including the Income Tax Assessment Act and Regulations, Goods and Services Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and the Tax Administration Act. You will learn how these Acts and regulations apply to the taxation regime in Australia.

You'll attend guest lectures and events with leading tax professionals and tax organisations such as the Australian Taxation Office, Inspector General of Taxation and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

You'll also have the opportunity to work with experts and the community at the Curtin Tax Clinic and gain highly valuable practical work experience.

This is the first stage of Curtin's modular taxation course. Completing Curtin's Graduate Certificate in Taxation Practice makes you eligible for 100 credits towards the Master of Taxation.

Entry requirements

Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Applicants require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • utilise specialist technical tax knowledge to solve tax issues relating to individuals and business in Australia.
  • critically evaluate the financial and ethical implications of Australian Tax legislation, policy and practices
  • gather and evaluate information necessary to taxation decision-making and procedural fairness
  • disseminate accurate tax information to clients and other stakeholders, respecting confidentiality and professional ethics
  • utilise computing and other technologies necessary for calculating tax liability and preparing tax documentation for individuals and businesses
  • identify contemporary tax issues and practices and the potential for innovation and systems implementation
  • explain how Australian tax law, administration, policy and practice is situated within the global context
  • demonstrate appropriate cultural awareness in undertaking tax administration and practices with a range of stakeholders
  • act with professional responsibility and expertise in undertaking taxation administration and practice in adherence to applicable codes of conduct

Career pathways

What jobs can the Taxation Practice course lead to?

Careers

  • Tax agent
  • Tax manager
  • Taxation accountant
  • Taxation specialist
  • Treasurer

Industries

  • Accounting
  • Finance and investment
  • Government
  • Law
  • Resources and renewables

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Curtin University.
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
81.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$120k
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