Taxation is an important part of government in New Zealand. In the absence of a fair and equitable system of taxation we cannot function as a democratic society. The revenue raised through taxation funds important infrastructure such as health and education. It also provides the foundation for the redistribution of wealth to seek to provide for those less fortunate.
Taxation is also an important part of the business world. Without a knowledge of taxation law those seeking to conduct business in New Zealand will falter. Given its importance, the study of taxation law is compulsory for membership of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. This course has been specifically designed to conform to the taxation competence requirements of both CAANZ and CPA Australia. The course is also designed for those students intending to advance to the stage 3 taxation paper COMLAW 311 (for which it is a prerequisite).
By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in the disciplinary knowledge and practice required to practice in the field of taxation or more generally in accounting and related fields. In particular, students will acquire problem recognition and problem identification skills necessary in the modern business environment as well as for the more advanced commercial law papers.