UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

Mini ThesisCAMT3870NQA level: 8 Credits: 32 Module assessment: CA (50%) - Research report (50%)Prerequisites: CABR3752 Business Research MethodsModule description:The objective of this module is to assess students’ ability to conduct research in broader areas of business including accounting, auditingand finance. Students are expected to choose a topic and following the scientific research methods conduct the research and prepare aresearch report. This module provides students with an opportunity to develop research skills through completion of a minor researchproject. The topic must be empirical in nature, and can be an area of interest to the individual student within the context of theirspecialization. The detailed contents are as follows: Students have to prepare a research proposal and get it approved from thesupervisor. Conduct the research and write a brief report. The report must include: A clear identification of your policy issue and itsimportance or relevance to the welfare of society, a clear theoretical analysis of the issues involved, presentation of some type ofempirical evidence and conclusionTaxation 1ACATP3751NQA level: 7 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1 x 3 hour paperPrerequisites: CAFE3631/2 Financial Accounting 1A and 1BModule description:The detailed contents are as follows: Fiscal policy, definition of gross income, source, deemed source, receipts and accruals of a capitalnature, specific inclusions, exemptions, general deduction formula, specific deductions, trading stock, dividends, and foreign exchange.Taxation 1BCATP3752NQA level: 7 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1 x 3 hour paperPrerequisites: CAFE3631/2 Financial Accounting 1A and 1BModule description:The detailed contents are as follows: Individuals, partnerships, companies, close corporations, farming operations, estates and trusts, cooperativesocieties, insurance companies, mining operations, VAT, tax administration.66