Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation - University of New South Wales

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Program Code: 5540
Commencement: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)
Program Duration: 1 year

Estimated Annual Tuition Fees: A$15,840

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation, while broadly similar in its objectives and course content to the Master of Taxation, is less onerous in its entry requirements and does not require sustained writing in a specified number of courses for completion. It concentrates on advanced specialist professional training in taxation.
The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation program offers exposure to the more advanced aspects of the taxation discipline and a critical understanding of the Australian tax system.

Professional Recognition/Career Prospects

Completion of the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation provides full members of CPA Australia with the academic component required for specialist status. Study is recognised as contributing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for CPAs and Financial Planners, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Chartered Accountants and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for Lawyers.

Entry Requirements

Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation is normally open to graduates in taxation, law or commerce. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation may apply to articulate (upgrade) to the Master of Taxation after completing a minimum of two courses. Articulation is competitive and based on the student’s performance at the Diploma level.

Program Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation is a total of 36 units of credit (UOC) consisting of 6 elective courses chosen from the following list. All Atax courses are worth 6 UOC.
ATAX0301 Tax Policy
ATAX0303 Taxation of Corporations
ATAX0304 Asia Pacific Tax Regimes
ATAX0305 Taxation of Trusts
ATAX0306 Tax Administration Process
ATAX0307 Taxation of Corporate Finance
ATAX0308 International Tax: Anti-Avoidance
ATAX0310 Taxation of Superannuation
ATAX0311 Taxation of Capital Gains
ATAX0314 Selected Problems in Stamp Duty
ATAX0315 Taxation of Industry and Technology
ATAX0317 International Financial Centres
ATAX0318 Consolidations and Group Structures
ATAX0320 Principles of Australian International Taxation
ATAX0321 Taxation of Structured Finance
ATAX0322 Goods and Services Tax: Design and Structure
ATAX0323 Principles of Goods and Services Tax Law
ATAX0324 Goods and Services Tax: Complex Issues and Planning
ATAX0325 Taxation of Employee Remuneration
ATAX0326 Tax and Investment Regulation in China
ATAX0327 Tax Strategies in Financial Planning
ATAX0328 International Tax: Design and Structure
ATAX0334 Specific Tax Jurisdictions: Europe
ATAX0335 Specific Tax Jurisdictions: North America
ATAX0336 Specific Tax Jurisdictions: Asia
ATAX0437 Double Tax Agreements
ATAX0338 Tax Risk Management
ATAX 0339 Excise
ATAX0355 Taxation of Property Transactions
The courses listed above will be offered by flexible distance delivery mode and most courses will also be offered by face-to-face mode in the heart of the Sydney CBD or intensive mode at UNSW Kensington campus.