Assessment

Assessment components
Assessment-only
Examination dates
Examination venues
Prizes

Assessment components

The assessment components for Certificate in Foundation Tax combine the following:

Assessment task
 Pass mark required Weighting to overall mark
Online Checkpoint tests
 70% 40%
Exam 70%
 50%
Attendance* 100%
 10%


*There is a required 80% attendance for candidates undertaking the face-to-face lecture mode. This means up to two lectures can be missed without affecting the overall mark. There is a requirement for candidates to provide a reason for their failure to attend lectures if they miss more than two. Attendance does not apply to the distance mode of study.

The online Checkpoint tests are compulsory assessment. They revise the knowledge and information contained in each module and are an excellent diagnostic tool to increase your proficiency and revision for the end-of-course examination. There are 10 online Checkpoint questions after each module, which must be completed prior to sitting the final exam.

The final examination is two hours with 15 minutes reading time. The exam is open book where candidates are permitted to take their study materials into the examination room. Candidates must achieve a mark of 70 per cent or higher to pass the examination. Candidates are provided with sample exam resources to assist with your exam preparation.

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Assessment-only

Candidates who wish to accelerate to a credential and who have prior study, qualifications and experience may choose to progress directly to the assessment for Foundation Tax. The exam has a weighting of 100 per cent with a required 70 per cent or higher pass mark. A past examination paper is issued for assessment preparation. No study materials will be provided.

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Examination dates

The examination dates for 2011 are:

  • Study Period 1, 2012: 10 July 2012
  • Study Period 1, 2012 Intensive: 10 July 2012
  • Study Period 2, 2012: 13 November 2012
  • Study Period 2, 2012 Intensive: 13 November 2012
  • Study Period 3, 2012: 19 March 2013

Examinations are typically held at 12.00pm Australian Eastern Standard time.

If candidates are unable to attend the exam on the allocated date for the Study Period they are enrolled, they have the option of deferring the examination. Refer to policies for more information.

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Examination venues

Exam venues are located where face-to-face classes have been scheduled typically in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide for each study period.

Candidates living outside the capital city regions where venues are provided can sit exams at remote locations when complying with The Tax Institute's ‘Remote Examination procedures'. These candidates will be required to cover the costs for a suitable exam venue and supervision fee. Click here for more information.

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Prizes

Prizes for high achievement are awarded to candidates who receive the national dux of their study period. These candidates are asked to sign a release form to promote their name and firm to Members and other interested candidates in our Tax Institute publications. Prizes from our Business Alliance Partners are also awarded to these candidates.

The Tax Institute appreciates the ongoing support of CCH Australia Limited and Thomson Reuters as Business Alliance Partners for Foundation Tax.

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