Overview
Research into future skills has determined that it is critical for tax professionals to not only be tax subject matter experts, but also to be equipped to advise their clients on complex and dynamic business transactions.
This requires the ability to identify tax issues and the best course of action from both a business and a tax perspective. This course will also focus on the professional skill to draft and present valid opinions that mitigates the risk and liability for the taxpayer through several real-case scenarios.
Expand your network online with The Tax Faculty as you learn alongside a cohort of like-minded individuals and gain essential skills for the future of work.
Mode of delivery
Online with flexible weekly study plans.
Effort and duration
Duration: Four months.
Weekly effort: Four to six hours per week.
What you will learn in this course
The course is delivered online and covers the following modules, topics and practical areas:
Module 1: Tax research
Module 2: Tax advisory
The course is for you if:
Admission requirements
A solid foundation of taxation is required for this course, particularly corporate taxation. The admission requirements are, therefore:
Outcomes
Accreditation
This course is presented as a short learning programme (SLP) by The Tax Faculty (TTF). TTF is recognised as a continuous professional development (CPD) provider by controlling bodies accredited in terms of the Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No 28 of 2011), and holds accreditation with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) as a skills development partner (SDP) under the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No 97 of 1998).
Assessment and award of certificate
Learners are assessed via a number of practical assignments and a final integrated assessment. Successful learners will receive a SLP certificate of competence issued by The Tax Faculty.
In addition, this just-in-time learning programme also qualifies for verifiable Tax CPD.
Student support and online campus
The academic and practical skills component of the qualification is delivered on The Tax Faculty's online iLearnTax Campus.
This will be your virtual campus for the duration of the programme. The course is presented as micro-learning videos, study guides, practice quizzes, discussion forums, practical case studies, assignment briefs and guided presentations on how to master case studies and assignments. Academic lecturers are available on the Q&A portal as they would be in a classroom.
At the beginning of each semester, you'll be presented with the course content plan, a study plan and important assignment dates which are set out at manageable deadlines. This will help you study at your own pace.
In addition, you will be allocated a course consultant who will help you navigate the online campus, support you with your weekly participation and deadlines, and will be able to answer any administrative queries you may have.
Flexible payment options
Payment option 1: Once-off payment
Total: R16 950.00.
Payment option 2: Debit order
Application fee (non-refundable): R1 950.00.
Four instalments: R4 450.00 per month.
Total: R19 750.00.
* First debit order will be collected on course start date. Remaining debit orders will be collected on the first working day of each month.
Payments and cancellations
Conditions
For all short learning programmes (SLPs) with a seven-month or less rollout period, the following will apply:
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