Course Catalogue

Tax Theory and Practice ACCFIN4044

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Adam Smith Business School
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course covers the basic principles of the main UK taxes, with an emphasis on the computation of tax liabilities.

Timetable

Lecture: 10 weeks x 2 hours

Tutorials: 8 weeks x 1 hour

10 hours of asynchronous activities will take place online.

Requirements of Entry

Normally D3 or above in Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent.

 

Please refer to the current undergraduate prospectus at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/ 

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

1. In-course exam: in-person; Individual; 60 minutes; 25%; ILOs 1-3.

2. Degree exam: in-person; Individual; 120 minutes; 75%; ILOs 2-4.

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

The course aims to provide an understanding of the principles of personal, direct and indirect UK taxation and to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to calculate, and evaluate a range of taxes, for example, income tax, corporation tax and national insurance.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Appraise the operation of the UK tax system and methods of tax collection.

2. Perform computations for, amongst others, income tax, national insurance, corporation tax and basic value added tax liabilities.

3. Evaluate a range of client situations offering appropriate guidance. 

4. Evaluate opportunities, issues and shortcomings to current tax legislation

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions