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Module Title	Taxation
Module Code	AC305
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Pauline Willis	Office Number	Q210
Level	3	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To develop student's understanding of the theory, legislation and practice governing the taxation of individuals and the charge to value added tax.
To develop their analytical skill to apply their knowledge and understanding to solving practical problems.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion students will have a thorough understanding and knowledge income tax and value added tax and will be able to:

Evaluate the theoretical framework of taxation.

Assess the role of taxation in the Irish economy.

Identify all sources of taxable income.

Distinguish between capital and revenue receipts and payments.

Apply their knowledge and understanding to calculate the taxable income of individuals in receipt of

cash and non-cash emplyment income
trading and professional income
rental and investment income

Determine the credits and reliefs available to individuals in a variety of situations

Interpret decisions of the courts on income tax matters

Recognise the impact of taxation on the operations of unincorporated business and on business decisions and the role of incentives in the Irish tax system.

Advise tax payers on the administrative aspects of income tax and value added tax

Advise businesses on Value Added Tax, identifying transactions liable to VAT and calculating the resulting liability.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	48
Tutorials	18
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	84

Total	150
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	15%	Examination Weight	85%

Indicative Reading List

O'Halloran M. - Irish Taxation Law and Practice - Irish Taxation Institute (published annually).

McAteer, W., Reddin, G. Deegan, G., Income Tax. Irish Taxation Institute (published annually).

Jones, S., Nobes, C. Economics of Taxation Prentice Hall (Published annually).

Programme or List of Programmes

BA in Accounting & Finance

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