Taxation (Concentration)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program code
CNTAXA
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Commerce and Business Administration
Department
Accounting
Credential type
Concentration
Transcript title
Concentration in Taxation
Date of first offering
Start term
202630
End term
Not Specified
Credits
12.00
Admissions requirements

There are no separate admission requirements for this concentration; however, the student must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Business Administration program in order to complete this concentration.

Curriculum framework

Concentration in Taxation:

  • This concentration is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Douglas College.
  • Successful completion of 12.00 credits with at least 6.00 credits at the upper-level (3000-level or higher).
  • A minimum program GPA of 2.00

Course Requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits
ACCT 3370 Income Tax I 3.00
Select three from the following:

ACCT 3421

Cryptocurrency Accounting & Taxation 3.00

ACCT 3570

Real Estate Taxation 3.00

ACCT 4570

International Taxation 3.00

ACCT 4670

Taxation at Death and Estate Planning 3.00
 Total Credits 12.00
Learning outcomes

At the end of the program, the successful student will be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of taxation laws and regulations;
• Accurately prepare tax returns using software;
• Develop tax plans using various strategies and understand their effect on a financial situation