Last winter semester, students on the Bachelor’s program in Finance, Accounting and Taxation carried out four exciting business projects. These projects offered students the ideal opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and learn from experienced experts. Each project focused on a specific topic in the field of taxation and was supervised by experts from the renowned consulting firm Forvis Mazars in Vienna.
Case study 1: Special issues relating to the taxation of capital assets
The first project dealt with the complex regulations on the taxation of capital assets. The students examined how different types of investment income, including dividends, interest and income from silent partnerships, are taxed. Particular attention was also paid to the taxation of crypto assets and investment funds. Project supervisors Eugen Eiber and Alexander Stieglitz shared their many years of experience in tax consultancy with the students and supported them in completing the assignments.
Case study 2: Practical issues in real estate taxation
In the second project, the students immersed themselves in the complex world of real estate taxation. They dealt with various types of tax such as real estate income tax, real estate transfer tax, value added tax, legal transaction fees and much more. Complex topics such as “Liebhaberei” and the structuring of real estate transactions were also on the agenda. Project supervisors Florian Schmidl and Alexander Stieglitz guided the students through this challenging project and shared valuable insights from their consulting practice.
Case study 3: Taxation of holding companies
The third project was dedicated to the tax framework for holding companies, which has been tightened in recent years due to international requirements. The students examined the relevant tax regulations and analyzed the potential advantages of an Austrian holding company. Verena Ziegler, Carina Szöke and Alexander Stieglitz supported the students with their expertise and shared their practical experience.
Case study 4: Structuring company acquisitions
In the fourth project, the students dealt with the complex topic of company acquisitions. They compared the advantages and disadvantages of asset deals and share deals, examined ways to minimize transaction taxes and dealt with financing issues in company acquisitions. Birgit Würth and Alexander Stieglitz contributed their many years of experience in consulting and supported the students throughout the project.
These practice-oriented projects offered students a good opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-life scenarios and learn from experienced experts. The close cooperation with Forvis Mazars gave the students valuable insights into the working world of tax consultancy and helped them to develop a deeper understanding of the complexity and diversity of tax law.
The company projects underline FHWien der WKW’s commitment to offering its students a practical and future-oriented education. By working on real problems and maintaining close contact with the business world, students are optimally prepared for their future challenges in professional life.
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