Sheridan Course Outlines

ACCG3014
Taxation 2

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2003
Prerequisites: (ACCG2005)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business Admin - Accounting
Program Coordinator(s): Multiple Coordinators
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Version: 8.0
Status: Approved - Under Rev (AREV)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course is a continuation of the study of federal income taxation in Canada started in Taxation 1. Topics include capital gains and losses, other sources of income and other deductions, computing taxable income and taxes payable for individuals and corporations.

Program Context

Business Admin - Accounting

Program Coordinator: Multiple

This course is a core component of the third year of the Accounting Program. A minimum of a "B" grade is required in both courses ACCG2005 (Taxation 1) and ACCG3014 to qualify the student to write a challenge exam in the CGA Program. Program Coordinators: Trafalgar - TBA, Davis - Donna P. Grace

Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes identify the critical performances, and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that successful students will have reliably demonstrated through the learning experiences and evaluation in the course. Successful students will have demonstrated the following:

 
            Knowledge
			
Successful students will have demonstrated knowledge of issues and 
calculations relating to:

- Taxable capital gains and allowable capital losses.
- Other sources of income and deductions.
- Division B income for individuals.
- Division C deductions and taxable income for individuals.
- Non-refundable tax credits and taxes payable for individuals.
- Division B income for corporations.
- Division C deductions and taxable income for corporations.
- The federal tax abatement, federal surtax, federal manufacturing and 
  processing profits credit, federal foreign tax credits, federal 
  investment tax credit, federal political donations credit for 
  corporations.
- Integration of the taxation of private corporations and their 
  shareholders. 
- The federal small business tax credit and associated corporation 
  rules.
- Taxation of investment income in private corporations and federal 
  refundable taxes.

 
            Skills
			
Successful students will have demonstrated further 
development in their abilities to:

-Apply their knowledge to practical problems in terms of "compliance" 
 and "planning".
-Communicate in oral and written form.

 
            Attitudes
			
Successful students will have demonstrated an apreciation for the 
complexity and the relevance of tax law.  They will also have 
demonstrated a commitment and acceptance of responsibility by:

-Advance preparation, regular attendance and participation in class.
-Diligent completion of assignments and independent study.
-Meeting test and assignment due dates.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Class Attendance:

All students will be challenged by the nature and volume of material 
covered in this course.  Full particpation and attendance is expected. 
 Students who miss a class are responsible for any information 
discussed, assigned or distributed in that class period.

Tests and Exams   80%
Assignments       20%
                 ----
Total:           100%

The instructor will provide details on the specifics of the 
assignments.

Note:  The midterm exam is a comprehensive examination of personal 
income taxation and will include relevant material covered in 
ACCG2005.  The final exam is a comprehensive examination of corporate 
income taxation and will include relevant material covere in ACCG2005 
and chapter seven of this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

X	communication - written	X	communication - oral		communication - visual
X	analytical	X	creative thinking	X	decision making
X	interpersonal	X	numeracy		organizational
X	problem solving		technological		other (see below)

Notes: N/A

General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

	asthetic appreciation		social understanding
	civic life		understanding science
	cultural understanding		understanding technology
	personal development		work and the economy

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.

Print	Effective Term	Professor	Applicable Student Group(s)
	Fall 2003	Multiple Professors	Business Administration - Accounting
	Fall 2003	Multiple Professors	Continuing Education Business Students

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Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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