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This entry is from Winter semester 2021/22 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.

Introduction to Taxation
(dt. Grundlagen der Besteuerung)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Lecture, recitation class, private study,
180 hours (attendance: 44 hours, preparation and follow-up: 60 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements
6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading
German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Administration.
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Eberhard Kalbfleisch

Contents

The module includes an introductory overview of the most important German tax types (income tax and other taxes on earnings as well as corporate taxes). Knowledge will be deepened through exercises, case studies (PC-based if necessary) and colloquia.


Qualification Goals

Upon completion of the module, students will be able to,

(1) name the most important tax regulations and use them for business management decisions and

(2) assume tax positions in both small and large, internationally oriented companies and tax consulting firms.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Business Administration.

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Business Administration.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

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