Syllabus

Title
2281 Research Seminar in Tax Accounting
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Eva Eberhartinger, LL.M.(Exeter), Prof. Dr. Caren Sureth-Sloane
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/30/16 to 09/30/16
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 10/20/16 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.2.01
Thursday 10/20/16 01:00 PM - 06:30 PM TC.2.01
Friday 10/21/16 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.5.03
Friday 10/21/16 01:00 PM - 06:30 PM TC.5.03
Contents

This course is a Doctoral Research Seminar focussing on current research questions in the field of business taxation and tax management. The topics cover a broad range of aspects and methods. During two days doctoral students will present their recent research, which will be subsequently discussed. A discussant is allocated to each paper.

Learning outcomes

The lecture is part of The Doctoral Program in International Business Taxation (DIBT), which offers an excellent doctoral education to outstanding students from all over the world, fully preparing them to conduct research on international business taxation. DIBT provides high-quality interdisciplinary training for graduates in the field of international taxation, including and combining the disciplines of public finance, international tax law and cross-border tax management.

Furthermore,the course shall aim at:

  • Presenting and discussing research within the scientific community

  • Receiving feedback for recent research

  • Preparing doctoral students for discussions at scientific meetings (e.g. conferences)

  • Enhancing the presentation and discussion skills of the participating doctoral students

Teaching/learning method(s)

Students are expected to present their recent research in front of the audience in a 20-minute presentation. These presentations are supplemented by a co-presentation, which aims at supporting and enhancing the research. All students are expected to actively participate in the discussion following the presentation and co-presentation.

Assessment

50% active participation and discussion

50% presentation: paper presentation or presentation as a discussant, depending on the respective role

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Seminar participationis selective. It requires the submission of a paper abstract or full paper inEnglish language until June 2016. The authors of the best submissions areaccepted for the seminar. 

https://www.wu.ac.at/fileadmin/wu/d/i/steuerlehre/3rd_WU_Doctoral_Research_Seminar.pdf

Recommended previous knowledge and skills
in-depth knowledge of research methods and academic writing in tax accounting
Availability of lecturer(s)

Last edited: 2016-08-22



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