Sheridan Course Outlines

ACCG3021
Tax Planning 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: Winter 2003
Prerequisites: (ACCG2021)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business Admin - Finance
Program Coordinator(s): Henry Katz
Course Leader or Contact: Multiple Course Leaders
Version: 3.02
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course provides an overview of the taxation of mutual funds, trusts, corporations and partnerships. Emphasis is placed on opportunities to minimize taxation and maximize wealth with proper tax planning.

Program Context

Business Admin - Finance

Program Coordinator: Henry Katz

This course is a continuation of ACCG2021 (Tax Planning 1) and represents a core component of the Finance Program. In combination with ACCG2021, it provides students with the opportunity to acquire necessary foundation knowledge in the area of tax planning for individuals. Since individuals may derive substantial income from mutual funds, corporations or partnerships, it is necessary to have a basic knowledge of the taxation of these entities. Students will be able to integrate knowledge and skills gained from other program courses such as FINA4011 and FINA4012.

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
			
- calculation of income tax payable for individuals
- taxation of mutual funds
- taxation of income derived from mutual funds
- tax benefits of incoporating business income and investment income 
  in a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC)
- taxation of partnership(business)income
- taxation on the sale of a partnership interest

 
            Skills
			
- calculate income tax payable for individuals
- discuss the taxation of mutual funds and the integration of taxation 
  at the investor level
- calculate taxes payable by Canadian Public Corporations and CCPCs
- evaluate the costs and benefits of incorporating business and 
  investment income in a CCPC
- calculate the net income for tax purposes for a partnership
- contrast the taxation of corporations, partnerships
- calculate the impact on an individual's net income for tax purposes 
  resulting from the sale of a partnership interest

 
            Attitudes
			
- appreciation of the benefits of good tax planning in maximizing the 
  wealth of individuals
- confidence in discussing taxation issues relating to mutual funds, 
  corporations, partnerships
- responsibility in meeting test and assignment due dates

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

1. Tests:        90%
   Two tests will be written in regular class periods.  Each test is 
   equally weighted unless previously advised by the instructor.

2. Assignments:  10%
   The instructor will assign homework problems and announce due dates 
   in class during the course.  Each assignment is of equal value, 
   unless indicated otherwise by the instructor.

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	X	organizational
X	problem solving	X	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.
Effective term: Winter 2003
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

Canadian Tax Principles: 2000-2001 Edition: Byrd, Chen, Jacobs; 
Prentice-Hall.

Applicable student group(s): Business Administration - Finance
Course Details:

Week:    1
Chapter: 12
Topic:   Taxable Income for Individuals
         - Introduction & explanation of taxable income
         - Deductions from net income to derive taxable income
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Week:    2 & 3
Chapter: 13
Topic:   Taxes Payable for Individuals
         - Federal tax rates & credits available
         - Calculation of federal & provincial taxes payable
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Week:    4 & 5
Chapter: 14
Topic:   Corporations - An Introduction
         - Basic structure of a Corporation
         - Relationship between a corporation & its shareholders
         - Calculate taxable income & payable
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Week:    6 & 7
Topic:   19
         Trusts & Estates
         - What is a trust
         - Types of trusts  
         - Taxation of trusts & beneficiaries
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Week:    8
         TEST 1

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Week:    9 & 10   
Chapter: 6
Topic:   RRSPs
         - Rules in accordance with the Income Tax Act
         - Retirement Planning Strategies
         - RRSP contribution limits & (PA) Pension Adjustment
         - RRSP & the home buyers plan

Week:    11, 12, 13
Text:    "Investing In Your Future", IFIC (Investment Funds Institute 
         of Canada)
Topic:   Mutual Funds
         - What is a mutual fund, how do mutual funds work, buying & 
           selling
         - Different types of funds, mutual fund fees, asset 
           allocation
         - Investor protection and more

Week:    14
         TEST 2
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