Singapore University of Social Sciences

Taxation of Companies and Partnerships

Taxation of Companies and Partnerships (ACC307)

Synopsis

ACC307 Taxation of Companies and Partnerships is an intermediate course to the study of taxation in SUSS. It aims to provide students with knowledge on how to apply the principles of income tax, which are covered in ACC214 Introduction to Taxation, to partners (of various partnerships) and companies. Students begin this course by examining the extent to which offsets, such as allowable expenses and allowances, could be claimed on various expenditures. Thereafter, students will delve into the income tax treatment of partners (of various partnerships) and companies. Finally, students end this course by being able to propose appropriate strategies to maximise income tax benefits under the law, and formulate income tax advice based on real life circumstances. To excel in this course, students are required to familiarise themselves with the relevant laws, regulations and practice guidelines, and communicate their understanding and application of the subject matter in a clear and professional manner, among others. This course will benefit students beyond the classroom as they progress in life to become future general-purpose accountants and tax professionals.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

  • Restricted deductions
  • Special deductions
  • Further deductions
  • Allowances for plant and machineries
  • Allowances for buildings and structures
  • Allowances for intangible assets
  • Taxation of general partnerships
  • Taxation of limited partnerships
  • Taxation of limited liability partnerships
  • Reliefs for partners
  • Taxation of companies
  • Reliefs for companies
  • Taxation of investment holding companies
  • Taxation of investment dealing companies
  • Taxation of passive investment companies
  • Special topics on income tax

Learning Outcome

  • Determine the extent of deduction on various expenditures
  • Illustrate the claiming of allowances on various expenditures
  • Contrast the income tax treatment of partners (of various partnerships) and companies
  • Discuss the applicability of reliefs to partners (of various partnerships) and companies
  • Compute the income tax payable of partners (of various partnerships) and companies
  • Propose appropriate strategies to maximise income tax benefits under the law
  • Formulate income tax advice based on real life circumstances
  • Develop the essential knowledge and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
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