Course Overview
The course will follow a conceptual framework based upon the structural elements of the Income Tax Act. Topics include the calculation of Net Income for Tax Purposes, Taxable Income, and Taxes Payable for individuals and corporations. The course also includes non-arm's length transactions, attribution, retirement savings, residency issues, and corporate integration issues. Basic tax planning strategies for individuals and corporations will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in FMGT 3410
Credits
5.0
Domestic fees
$853.88 - $868.85 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize and calculate the components of Net Income for Tax Purposes, Taxable Income, and Taxes Payable for individuals and corporations.
- Identify non-arm's length party transactions, and calculate the tax effects of the transactions.
- Calculate the impact of deferred income arrangements.
- Understand the significance of residency for individuals and corporations, and the mechanism for the taxation of nonresidents.
- Identify basic tax planning opportunities in areas such as deferred income arrangements and owner/manager remuneration for private corporations.
- Locate, interpret and cite appropriate tax authority.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Taxation 2 (FMGT 4410) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of FMGT 4410 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32630
Dates
Sep 01 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 32630
- $853.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01 - Dec 08 | Tue | 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 32632
Dates
Sep 03 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 32632
- $868.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Dec 10 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Salahinejad
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 35691
Dates
Sep 04 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 35691
- $853.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04 - Dec 11 | Fri | 13:30 - 17:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 483 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Jessie Yang
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below are three offerings of FMGT 4410 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 44462
Dates
Jan 04 - Apr 26 Loading
- CRN 44462
- $853.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Richard Wong
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Class WILL NOT be held Monday, February 15th (Family Day), and Monday, March 29th (Easter Monday). The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Downtown Campus Campus, and are MANDATORY. Midterm: Monday, February 22, 2027 (17:30 - 21:30), Mid-Term Debrief: Monday, March 15, 2027 (17:30 - 21:30) and Final: Monday, April 26, 2027 (17:30 - 21:30) This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1.
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CRN 44464
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 15 Loading
- CRN 44464
- $868.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 15 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE22 Rm. 104 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Malwinder Gill
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 80909
Dates
Jan 08 - Apr 23 Loading
- CRN 80909
- $853.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Apr 23 | Fri | 13:30 - 17:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Jessie Yang
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Class WILL NOT be held on Friday, March 26th (Good Friday).
Confirmation
Required
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