Course detail

Income Tax: Legal Entity

FP-DPPOAcad. year: 2012/2013

Předmět je zaměřen zejména na zdaňování tuzemských právnických osob. Znamená to především ovládnutí základní pojmů a metod stanovení základu daně a vlastní daňové povinnosti poplatníka - právnické osoby. Současně je předmět zaměřen na společná ustanovení zákona o dani z příjmů fyzických a právnických osob a to i ve vztahu k ostatním souvisejícím právním předpisům, které se bezprostředně promítají při stanovování základu daně právnické osoby.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be made familiar with the basic terminology used in the area of Corporate Income Taxation, and they will also learn individual links to other rules and regulations which can influence the tax liability of corporations. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge to particular examples.

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have basic knowledge of accounting, financial statements, basics of business relations according to the Commercial law.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course-unit credit is conditional on the following:
1. Active attendance at seminars where student will practise various different practical methods of calculating Tax.
2. Successful completion of a credit test - and a minimum 50 % completion of given coursework.
Conditions for passing an exam: Student has to demonstrate his/her knowledge acquired in the course and apply it in practice.
Form of examination: Combined - written exam followed by an oral examination if necessary.

Course curriculum

A brief description of lectures:
- Introduction to Corporate Income Tax (defining the basic terminology and individual types of corporations and also income tax assessment).
- Tax exemption and tax base (terminology, tax-deductible items, tax allowance)
- Expenditures on achievement, on reassurance and on maintaining income; non-deductible expenses.
- Long-term tangible and intangible assets (basic terminology; depreciation; joint ownership; non-depreciable assets; assets appreciation).
- Leasing (operative and financial leasing, basic terminology, advantages and disadvantages of leasing, conditions of leasing, requirements for contracts, termination of a contract before the maturity date).
- Special tax rate and temporary and concluding provisions.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Public companies and special partnerships.
- Syndicates.
- The income tax return.
The seminars will be focused on practising the lectured topics and elaboration of case studies (both individually and in teams).

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is for students to master the theoretical aspects and methodology for accurate evaluation of tax liability and assessment. It is necessary for students to know the rules and regulations of the law Nr. 586/92 Sb. on Income Tax as amended. Students will learn how to apply gained knowledge to practical examples.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Monitoring of students' individual work on assigned tasks. In case of an excused absence from seminars, tutors may set additional conditions or coursework if appropriate, generally elaboration of partial written exercises.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Občanský zákoník v platném znění
Obchodní zákoník v platném znění
Pokyny řady D - Finanční zpravodaje
Zákon o dani z příjmů fyzických a právnických osob z.č. 586/92 SB v platném znění

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-MIn Bachelor's

    branch BAK-MIn , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer