Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Recommended previous knowledge

BE-111 Financial Accounting 1

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
  • identify tax related issues, with particular emphasis on the fundamental principles of tax law
  • apply legal methods to solve tax issues
  • solve practical tax law issues concerning both wealth tax and income tax for natural persons subject to taxation, both within and outside of commercial activity
  • evaluate ethical responsibility when applying tax laws.
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of administrative tax law
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles concerning collection tax and the payment of tax

Contents

The course gives an introduction to personal and business taxation, ethical responsibility and factors that influence the morality of taxation.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and guided group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory assignment. More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

4-hour written examination with letter grades.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission for external candidates

No
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