Course overview
The short learning programme (SLP) is divided into theoretical knowledge and a practical simulation component. The simulation component will ensure that theoretical knowledge can be practically applied in the completion and submission of tax returns without errors namely the ITR14 and VAT201 returns as well as the IT14SD.
The knowledge and practical skills across the following topics are covered:
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The world of business tax.
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Value-added tax (VAT).
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Income (corporates).
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Deductions (corporates).
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Capital allowances.
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Capital gains tax (corporates).
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Dividend's tax.
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Taxation of other entities.
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Trusts.
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Tax Administration Act.
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Tax avoidance and evasion.
Admission requirements
A senior certificate or equivalent qualification.
Assessment criteria
You need to successfully complete the following in order to receive your certificate:
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Two knowledge assignments.
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Two simulation assignments.
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A formal exam including knowledge and simulation assignments.
Mode of delivery
This professional certificate is delivered on The Tax Faculty's virtual iLearnTax campus.
Course duration
6 months.
Accreditation
This course is presented as a SLP by The Tax Faculty (TTF). TTF is accredited as a continuous professional development (CPD) provider by the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT), a South African Revenue Services Recognised Controlling Body (RCB) under the Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No 28 of 2011).
TTF is registered as a skills development partner (SDP) under the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No 97 of 1998) by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Assessment and award of certificate
Learners are assessed via a number of formative and summative assessments. Successful learners will receive a SLP certificate issued by The Tax Faculty. This SLP certificate is non-credit bearing, however, successful learners articulating into the Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician (NQF 6) programme, will obtain recognition for prior learning (RPL) towards the NQF 6 qualification. In addition, this just-in-time learning programme also qualifies for verifiable CPD.
Flexible payment options
Payment option 1: Once-off payment
Once-off payment: R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
Payment option 2: Debit order
Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
Six instalments: R2 290.00 per month (incl. VAT).
Total: R13 740.00 (incl. VAT).
* 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
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All required minimum payments must be made by direct EFT or by credit card before the commencement of a course. The once-off payment is required to be paid before the course start date, as well as the application fee of learners on a debit order plan (the first debit order is also required on the start date of the course).
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Kindly note that should debit order payment terms not be adhered to; legal action will be taken and access to the online learning platform suspended.
- Proof of payment may also be requested before access to the iLearn platform will be communicated, should your payment not reflect on The Tax Faculty’s bank account.
- Only written notice of cancellation will be accepted.
Conditions
For all short learning programmes (SLPs) with a seven-month or less rollout period, the following will apply:
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If the cancellation is requested more than 10 working days prior to the course start date, no cancellation fee will be applicable.
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If the cancellation occurs less than 10 working days prior to the course start date, a 100% cancellation fee will be applicable.
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Students who register for a course and fail to attend will be held liable for the full course fee.
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The course application fee is non-refundable.
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The Tax Faculty’s liability in the case of a course being cancelled will be limited to a refund of the course fee.
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