ACC 407 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Business Administration

Course Name

Advanced Topics in Taxation

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ACC 407	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites

BA 238 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)

Course Language

English

Course Type

Elective

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

-

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Discussion
Case Study
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation

National Occupation Classification

-

Course Coordinator

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa Reha OKUR

Course Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. YASEMİN BEKGÖZ

Assistant(s)

-

Course Objectives	The aim of this course is to extend students' introductory level practical and theoretical knowledge on taxation built by BA 327. The course will focus on how local and international business activities can be carried out in a tax-efficient way. Throughout the course, case studies will be used in order to improve students’ analytical skills as well.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Explain various procedures of personal and corporate taxation and their components. Differentiate taxation of residence from non-residence considering international taxation. Discuss the tax advantages and disadvantages of incorporating a business and justifying the decision whether to incorporate. Identify special taxation schemes in the country. Evaluate anti-avoidance and transfer pricing related international taxation regulations. Understand how firms use legitimate tax planning, exemptions and reliefs strategically. Explain aspects of double taxation considering double tax conventions. Improve their analytical and presentation skills.
Course Description	This advanced level taxation course will review previously discussed topics in BA 327, enhance the scope of each and will focus on more complex matters in local and international taxation. The topics covered are advanced issues of personal and corporate income taxation, taxation for corporate restructurings and re-organizations, tax planning, and various aspects of international taxation such as international transfer pricing, double taxation, international shipping and maritime business regime.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction
2	Review of Tax Law Basics	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
3	Advanced Topics in Personal Income Tax -- Review of the Basics and Case Studies	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
4	Advanced Topics in Corporate Income Tax -- Review of the Basics, Case Studies on Residents and Non-residents	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
5	Advanced Topics in Consumption Taxes -- Review of the basics and Case Studies: VAT, Excise Taxes, Stamp Duty	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
6	Advanced Topics in Taxes on Wealth -- Review of the basics and Case Studies on Inheritance Tax, Gift Tax	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
7	Taxation of Capital Gains	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
8	Valuation of Economic Assets for Income Taxation Purposes	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
9	Tax Audit - Tax Penalties - Tax Disputes -- Review of the basics and Case studies on Tax Audit, Compliance Checks, Disputes and Appeals	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
10	Tax Avoidance vs Tax Evasion , Anti-Avoidance Legislations – Review of the Basics, Cases Studies on General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAARs), thin capitalization, transfer pricing and CFC legislations	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
11	Legitimate Tax Planning -- Exemptions and reliefs for minimizing tax liabilities, Case Studies	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
12	Special Tax Schemes -- Free Trade Zone Regime in Turkey, Technology Development Zone Regime, International Shipping and Maritime Business Regime, R&D Activities Regime, Special VAT Scheme: Deferred VAT	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
13	Taxation for Corporate Restructurings and Corporate Reorganizations -- Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions, Divisions and Share Exchanges, Corporate Reorganizations (Rights Issues, Bonus Issues, Stock Dividends, Capital Reduction)	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
14	International Taxation -- Double Taxation, Juridical vs Economic Double Taxation, Residents vs Non-residents, Double Tax Conventions (DTCs), Elimination of Juridical Double Taxation, Case Study on International Taxation	Income Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Value Added Tax Law, Special Consumption Tax Law, Tax Procedure Law
15	Review of the semester
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Income Tax Law

Corporate Tax Law

Value Added Tax Law

Special Consumption Tax Law

Tax Procedure Law

Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	20
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	20
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	23	23
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	35	35
		Total	168

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to solve problems with an analytical and holistic viewpoint in the field of business administration.	-	-	X	-	-
2	To be able to present the findings and solutions to the business problems in written and oral formats.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to interpret the application of business and economic concepts, and philosophies at the national and international levels.	-	X	-	-	-
4	To be able to use innovative and creative approach for real-life business situations.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to demonstrate leadership skills in different business situations.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to interpret the reflections of new technologies and softwares to business dynamics.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to integrate knowledge gained in the five areas of business administration (marketing, production, management, accounting, and finance) through a strategic perspective.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to business administration.	-	-	-	X	-
9	To be able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating business decisions.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the area of business administration and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-