ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation

About ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation

The course covers in-depth knowledge of advanced topics in Hong Kong taxation, including taxation of special businesses, taxation of non-residents, anti-tax avoidance provisions, China tax and comprehensive double taxation agreements, as well as tax planning and management. You will acquire the skills to effectively interpret and apply tax statues and rules.

This course is compulsory for HKMU students registered in the Master of Accountancy (MACF) programme, but is also open for single-course enrolment of non-students (i.e. applicants not registered in any HKMU programme).

The course is recognised by CPA Australia as an elective subject for the CPA program. Therefore, upon completion of this course, students will be deemed to have completed an elective subject for the CPA program.

ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation
Duration of Course:	2 Sep 2024 – 29 Dec 2024 (1 Semester)
Contact Hours:	Normally 3 hours per week

Application Deadline: 29 July 2024 (Monday)

Timetable

Course: ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation

Duration: 2 Sep 2024 – 29 Dec 2024 (1 Semester)

This course will have a total of 33 contact hours, made up of both lectures and tutorials.

Classes will generally be conducted on Friday evenings*.

*Exact schedule will be published in due course.

	Date	Day	Time
1	6 Sep 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
2	13 Sep 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
3	20 Sep 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
4	27 Sep 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
5	4 Oct 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
6	11 Oct 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
7	18 Oct 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
8	25 Oct 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
9	1 Nov 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
10	8 Nov 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00
11	15 Nov 2023	WED	19:00 – 22:00

The above timetable is tentative and is subject to change. If your application is approved, you will receive the final class schedule once enrolment is complete.

Fees

Fees
Application Fee:	HK$300
Course Fee:	HK$20,460
Total Tuition Fee:	HK$20,760

How to pay:

When submitting your application form, please attach two separate cheques (one for the application fee and one for the course fee). Please refer to the application procedures for details.

Important Notes:

Students applying ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation through single course enrolment are NOT eligible for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) reimbursement. Only students studying the Master of Accountancy (MACF) programme and have taken ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation are eligible for the CEF fee reimbursement.

Application Procedure

Read “ Important Notes to Applicants” below before applying.
Complete the application form
Prepare the required documents according to the “Application Checklist” on page 6 of the form.
Submit the completed application form and documents by 29 July 2024 (Monday) in person or by post to:

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration,

8/F, Block A, Hong Kong Metropolitan University,
30 Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon

[Office hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 5:40 pm);
closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays]

Pay the tuition fee with two separate cheques in favour of “Hong Kong Metropolitan University”:

Cheque 1: HK$300 (application fee)
Cheque 2: HK$20,460 (course fee)

[The cheques should be submitted along with your application to B&A. Please make sure to put down your name and phone number on the back of the cheque.]

Important Notes to Applicants

You must be a local resident of Hong Kong to apply for the course.
Enrolment into the course is subject to the School's approval of the students' applications, availability of seats and the student's payment of the tuition fee. Seats in the class are on a first-come-first-served basis.
Admitted students have access to HKMU resources including the Library, the Online Learning Environment (OLE), Student Email System and more.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a letter certifying your enrolment at the HKMU.
Your enrolment in this course does not represent admission to the Master of Accountancy programme (MACF) offered by the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, nor the successful completion of this course represents fulfilment of the entry requirements of the MACF.
The admission to the MACF requires the completion of the admission procedure according to the rules and regulations stipulated by Hong Kong Metropolitan University. If you would like to use the credit gained from this single course enrolment to satisfy one or more of the course requirements in a programme, an advanced standing application may be needed.
Students applying ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation through single course enrolment are NOT eligible for the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) reimbursement. Only students studying the Master of Accountancy (MACF) programme and have taken ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation are eligible for the CEF fee reimbursement.

Personal Data (Privacy) Statement

You must provide the University with the personal data required on the Application Form. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. The University will keep such data confidential but may need to transfer data to third parties assisting the University with the admission exercise. In the event that your application is successful, your personal data will be transferred to your student file established by the University and used for the purposes of student and University administration. You have the right to ascertain whether the University holds your personal data, to obtain a copy of such personal data and to have any inaccuracies corrected. Data access and/or correction requests should be made in writing and addressed to the Data Protection Officer at fax number (852) 2392 9132 or emailed to dpo@hkmu.edu.hk.

Enquiries

For enquiries about ACY 8004BEF Advanced Taxation, please contact us at:

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration