Overview

This session serves as the introductory installment of a three-part series focused on the fundamentals of Customs and Excise. While often perceived as a niche field reserved for import/export specialists, this webinar reframes Customs and Excise as a vital component of daily consumer life and professional tax consultancy. Attendees will gain a "bird's-eye view" of the industry's purpose and a foundational understanding of the governing principles required to navigate the international supply chain effectively.

Webinar Content

The curriculum is designed to move from high-level legal frameworks to the practical documentation used in daily operations. Key topics include:

• Introduction to Customs & Excise: Defining its role and place within the global economy.
• Legal Framework: An analysis of the statutory environment governing these processes.
• Supply Chain Logistics: Identifying key players and their specific responsibilities.
• Documentation & Compliance: * An overview of prescribed documents under the Customs and Excise Act.
  • An introduction to the SAD 500 (Customs Declaration Form).
• Operational Procedures: A foundational look at the customs procedures that underpin international goods movement.

Competencies Developed

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will have developed the following technical competencies:

• Systemic Understanding: Ability to articulate the role of Customs and Excise within the broader international supply chain.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehension of the legal frameworks and the Customs and Excise Act.
• Stakeholder Identification: Capacity to identify various parties in the supply chain and explain their functional roles.
• Documentary Proficiency: Knowledge of essential customs documentation and the specific utility of the SAD 500 in the declaration process.
• Procedural Awareness: Understanding how customs procedures facilitate and regulate the movement of goods across borders.

Presenter

Christo Theron

(CA(SA) H Dip Tax (Wits) M Com Tax (UP)

Christo is a recognised specialist in the field of indirect taxes. As a technical expert, he is responsible for overseeing the quality of all VAT as well as Customs and Excise opinions issued by TradeTaxPlus.

He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Pretoria.

Christo serves as the chairperson of the SAICA VAT Committee and presents most of SAICA’s VAT seminars. He previously presented all VAT seminars for LexisNexis.

He has been involved in UNISA’s Advanced Course in VAT for many years, contributing significantly to developing the programme into one of South Africa’s leading educational tools. He continues to present the course.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 1 hours of Tax CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Tax Technican, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

• Regular price: R230.00
• Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

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