Information Package / Course Catalogue
Practices and Accounting of Tax
Course Code: MLY407
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of tax applications and accounting systems. It aims to provide students with knowledge about tax legislation, types of taxes, tax declaration, and the relationship between tax applications and accounting procedures. Additionally, the course seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of Türkiye's tax system, accounting standards, and financial reporting processes.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental principles of tax applications and accounting systems. It explains the types of taxes, the preparation of tax declarations, tax audits, and the relationship between tax applications and accounting procedures. Additionally, the course examines Turkey’s tax legislation, accounting standards, financial reporting processes, and taxation methods in detail. The course aims to help students understand the impact of tax and accounting practices on economic and financial analyses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student will be able to explain the basic concepts of the tax system and taxation principles.
2.The student will gain knowledge about preparing tax declarations, tax reductions, and tax applications.
3.The student will be able to analyze Türkiye's tax legislation and accounting standards.
4.The student will understand the basic principles of accounting systems and financial reporting.
5.The student will be able to explain the relationship between tax accounting and general accounting.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor's own notes
2.Boadway, R. W., & Bruce, N. (2011). Taxation and the Economy: Principles, Policy, and Practice. MIT Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Tax System and Basic Concepts; Definition of the tax system, types of taxes, and the importance of tax policies.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Taxation Principles; Fundamentals of taxation, principles of fairness, equality, and tax theories.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Tax Declaration and Applications; Preparation of tax declarations, types of declarations, and tax applications.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tax Reductions and Exemptions; Tax reductions, tax incentives, and the application principles of tax exemptions.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Taxation under the Income and Corporate Tax Law; Tax applications under the Income Tax Law (GVK) and the Corporate Tax Law (KVK).
Week 6 - Theoretical
Value Added Tax (VAT) and Applications; Definition of VAT, calculation methods, VAT declarations, and applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Special Consumption Tax (SCT) and Other Taxes; SCT, stamp tax, duties, and other special consumption taxes applications.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Customs Duties and International Tax Applications; Customs duties, taxation of foreign trade, and international taxation methods.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Tax Auditing and Applications; Tax auditing, tax penalties, and the process of tax inspections.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Accounting Basics; Accounting concepts, chart of accounts, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Financial Statements and Reporting; Income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and financial reporting.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Tax Accounting and Applications; Tax accounting, tax calculations, and the impact of tax regulations on accounting.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Taxation and Accounting Relationship; The impact of tax legislation on accounting practices and accounting standards.
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review and Case Studies; Overall course review, case analyses, and discussions on tax applications.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory170171
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
3
OÇ-2
4
5
5
4
5
5
3
5
5
4
OÇ-3
4
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4
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4
4
4
4
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4
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4
4
4
3
3
3
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026