Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Accounting and Finance

Advanced Taxation (ACCA ATX)

Overview

This course builds on the basic knowledge of core taxes, while introducing students to stamp taxes. This course will examine topics such as income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax on a more advanced level. Furthermore, the course will examine other international aspects of taxation, the taxation of trusts and additional exemptions and reliefs. It will enable students to interpret and analyse information provided and communicate these findings in a manner appropriate to the intended audience.
 

What will I Learn?

 
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Unpack the UK tax system in its various dimensions
  • Assess the impact of major taxes on financial decision making
  • Evaluate the impact of relevant taxes on various situations and courses of action, including the interaction of taxes
  • Perform tax computations and assessments
  • Discuss the impact of taxation on the cash flows in a business
  • Advise on minimizing and/or deferring tax liabilities using standard tax planning measures
  • Present tax information to clients, HM Revenue and Customs and other professionals in an appropriate manner.

Who Should do this Course

Important Information

 
The Advanced Taxation course is a key paper in the ACCA syllabus which explores core aspects of taxation more extensively. Hence, this course is closely aligned to ACCA’s Advanced Taxation syllabus, and it equips students with extended knowledge of the UK tax system as well as the skills to apply this knowledge to issues often faced by individuals and businesses.
 

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2025/2026 Semester II
  • Registration: Open
  • Date: January to May 2026
  • Time:
  • Duration: 1 semester
  • Certificate Awarded: Postgraduate Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: ACCT 6033
  • Capacity:
  • Cost: BDS $2,050 (USD $1,025) {with assessment} ; BDS $1,750 (USD $875) {without assessment}

The following topics/concepts/theories will be addressed:
 

  • Extensive Examination of the UK Tax System
  • The Impact of Relevant Taxes on various Situations
  • Minimising and/or Deferring Tax Liabilities
  • Communicating with Clients, HM Revenue and Customs and other Professionals

This course will be assessed using coursework and a final examination weighted as follows:
Coursework – 50%
2 Case Analyses – 25% each
 
Final Examination – 50%
The final 3-hour examination may comprise case analyses, scenario-based questions, and questions involving calculations.

This course will be delivered through lectures, in-class discussions, extensive use of case studies, scenario-based activities and problem-solving exercises.
 

Nagin Lad