This course provides a foundation in Australian Taxation Law. It covers the main concepts of income taxation in Australia, such as residence and source, tax accounting, general and statutory income, capital gains tax, general and specific deductions, taxation of entities such as partnerships, trusts and companies, international tax and tax avoidance. Course Content Basis of liability to Australian income tax receipts of residence and source of income Derivation of income (year of in... [More]

The aim of this unit of study is to improve students' understanding of the function, nature and procedures of commercial auditing in the context of corporate financial reporting. This study of auditing has particular regard to its business, legal and economic foundations. Recurrent reference is made to several practical and policy matters of contemporary importance to auditing and auditors, especially as they relate to the function of auditing in assuring the quality of corporate fi... [More]

This course introduces students to the basic principles of corporation law in Australia and its historical significance. Students will gain an insight into how the statutory regime of corporate regulation intersects with common law and equitable developments and learn how to apply the principles of corporations law studied. Course Content The place of the company in the organisation of business Administration of companies The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Corporat... [More]

This course equips students with the technical skills and knowledge to design and use effective management accounting information for planning and controlling organisational activities. It progresses to an advanced treatment of management accounting practice and theory and its relationship to decision making, using appropriate models of cost behaviour, cost prediction, pricing, budgetary control ethical considerations, performance evaluation and measurement as well as certain sociol... [More]

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are engaged to manage the work of others or to add value to or review management practices. Their role may be in any industry or organisational setting. Typically people in these roles will have considerable experience in their respective industries or vocational areas and combine an informed perspective of specific work requirements with their managerial approaches. The qualification requires a sound theoretical knowledge base... [More]

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team. Prerequisites There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification. Duration & Structure The total duration for completion of this qualification is normally 3 months. This qualification consists of 9 units of competency. Manage Application o... [More]