MAN-20054 - Taxation
Coordinator: Tracy Clewlow Room: DW 1.49 Tel: +44 1782 7 33107
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2023/24

This module will introduce students to the context and operations of the U.K. tax system. It will include developing knowledge of V.A.T. and National Insurance contributions and the preparation of income tax, chargeable gains and corporation tax computations, and tax planning. It will prepare students for further studies in accounting and it will also provide transferable skills. It aims to develop a number of graduate attributes including problem solving, research skills, critical evaluation, teamwork and leadership skills. It aims to develop knowledge and skills to obtain exemptions from professional accounting examinations.

Aims
This module will introduce students to the operations of the U.K. tax system. It will include the preparation of income tax and corporation tax computations, and tax planning. It will prepare students for further studies in accounting and it will also provide transferable skills.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/man-20054/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

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Study hours

Lecture 18 hours
Tutorials 6 hours
Private study 122.5 hours
Exam 3.5 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 60%
2 hour examination
Examination (Exam): An opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and/or understanding under invigilated conditions (typically 2 hours). All examinations should take place on campus. Examination will be scheduled centrally by Student Records and Exams.

2: Exam weighted 40%
Computer based assessment (mid term) - time constrained and invigilated - 1.5hrs
Mid Term computer based assessment - a 90 minutes computer-based test to be undertaken in a controlled environment, timed and invigilated. Automatic submission at the end of the allocated 90 minutes.