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2021 COURSE CATALOGUE
                                                                          Flexible. Online. Part-time.

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PREPARING FUTURE
TAX LEADERS, TODAY

   Our accredited online courses in taxation will
    help you solve the most pressing tax problems,
     freshen up on your critical thinking skills and
      remain relevant through the Fourth Industrial
       Revolution. Our course experts give you the
        tools, simulations, advice and best practices you
         need to succeed.

           At the core of our educational methodology,
            we enable you to approach business and
             tax problems using critical thinking skills.
              We developed a unique tax learning
               methodology to prepare future tax
                professionals with metacognitive skills,
                 and to develop higher order thinking
                  skills through analysis, evaluation
                   and synthesis. It consists of three
                    parts, namely academic knowledge,
                      practical simulation and critical
                       thinking.

                        We invite you to use this
                         catalogue to learn more about
                          our portfolio of courses and
                           to go on to enrol on one of
                            these exclusive training
                             opportunities today. Your
                              future starts here.
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CONTENTS
01. QUALIFICATIONS
Leading to a SAIT designation

Professional Certificate in Taxation                                 05
Diploma: Tax Technician                                              06
Diploma: Tax Technician (Accelerator Programme)                      07
Specialist Diploma: Tax Professional (Accelerator Programme)         08

02. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Three to twelve-month certificates

Professional Certificate in Taxation of Individuals                  10
Professional Certificate in Taxation of Corporates                   11
Professional Certificate in Transfer Pricing and International Tax   12
Professional Certificate in Principles of International Taxation     13
Professional Certificate in Transfer Pricing                         14
Professional Certificate in Estate and Trust Administration          15
Professional Certificate in Payroll Taxes and Administration         16
Professional Certificate in Tax Opinion and Dispute Writing          17

03. SHORT COURSES
One to three-month certificates

Short Course in Value-Added Tax                                      19
Short Course in Accounting for Tax in Financial Statements           20
Short Course in International Value-Added Tax and Trade              21
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                    QUALIFICATIONS
                    Leading to a SAIT designation

                    Taxation                               05
                    Diploma: Tax Technician                06
                    Diploma: Tax Technician
                                                           07
                    (Accelerator Programme)
                    Specialist Diploma: Tax Professional
                                                           08
                    (Accelerator Programme)

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                                     TAXATION

  The course is designed to empower learners with applied working and practical knowledge of the fundamentals
  of taxation. The knowledge and practical skills gained in this professional certificate will provide learners with the
  foundational knowledge and practical skills to perform SARS tax compliance functions and services including
  the preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals, corporates, farmers, partnerships, sole traders,
  companies, close corporations and trusts.

  The academic and practical skills component of this professional certificate is recognised by the South African
  Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) to maintain/apply for professional membership and the licence to practice as
  a registered tax practitioner with SARS.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  This professional certificate is delivered by The Tax
  Faculty through the virtual campus and webinar              DURATION OF THE COURSE
  platforms.                                                  12 months.

                                                              LANGUAGE
                                                              The teaching medium is English.
  COURSE PROGRAMME
                                                              ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  The course is divided into two semester modules.            At least three years structured working experience and recently
  The first module, Taxation of Individuals, covers           completed annual tax CPD programme updates with SAIT or
  the fundamentals of taxation, salaried employees’           similar such as SARS internal training.
  income tax, self-employed individual taxes
  (including farming) and payroll taxes. It also covers       FEES
  basic elements of international taxation, donations         Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  tax, retirement fund savings and capital gains tax.         R21 950.00.
  The outcome of this module is to ensure learners
  are able to submit individual tax returns without           Payment option 2: Debit order
  errors including the ITR12, IRP6, EMP501 and                Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  EMP201 returns.                                             12 installments: R2 104.00 per month.
                                                              Total: R25 248.00.
  The second module, Corporate Taxes, will cover
                                                              Payment option 3: SAIT members in good standing
  VAT, corporate income tax, key tax administrative
                                                              Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  procedures and gives learners guidance on practice
                                                              Once-off payment: Qualify for a 50% discount.
  management, ethics and responsibilities. The skills
                                                              Monthly options: Application fee and a 25% discount on the
  gained in this module will ensure that theoretical
                                                              total amount. * The discount will decrease the number of debit
  knowledge can be practically applied in the
                                                              orders and not the monthly amount, thus 12 months would become
  completion and submission of tax returns without
                                                              9 months of debit orders.
  errors namely the ITR14 and VAT201 returns as well
  as the IT14SD.
                                                                   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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DIPLOMA:
                                            TAX TECHNICIAN

  The knowledge and practical skills gained in this qualification will provide course participants with the
  foundational knowledge and practical skills to perform SARS tax compliance functions and services, including
  the preparation and submission of tax returns. Completion of this course, as well as the knowledge, practical
  skills and workplace experience modules, provides entry into the final external integrated summative assessment
  (EISA) which is administered by the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) and the Quality Council of
  Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The knowledge and practical components of the             DURATION OF THE COURSE
  course are delivered via The Tax Faculty’s virtual        30 months.
  campus and webinar platforms whilst the final EISA
  exam is administered by SAIT at an additional fee.        LANGUAGE
                                                            The teaching medium is English.

  On successful completion of the EISA, you                 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  will receive the Tax Technician Occupational              A senior certificate or equivalent NQF 4 qualification. At least
  Qualification from QCTO. Successful learners will be      one-year experience in completing tax returns.
  eligible to maintain/apply for membership of SAIT
                                                            FEES
  and the designation Tax Technician (SA).                  Payment option 1: Once-off payment
                                                            Once-off payment: R43 564.00.

                                                            Payment option 2: Debit order
                                                            Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                          20 instalments: R2 505.00 per month.
                                                            Total: R50 100.00.
  The tasks of a Tax Technician include the                 Payment option 3: SAIT members in good standing
  demonstration of the following competencies:              discount
                                                            Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  •    Registering a taxpayer, calculation and finalising   Once-off payment: Qualify for a 50% discount.
       income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns for both     Monthly options: Application fee (non-refundable) of R450.00
                                                            and a 25% discount on the total amount.
       Individuals and Corporates.
  •    Analysing assessments.                               * The discount will decrease the number of debit orders and not
                                                            the monthly amount.
  •    Initiating disputes as part of dispute resolution.
                                                                 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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DIPLOMA: TAX TECHNICIAN
                            (ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME)

  The knowledge and practical skills gained in this bridging programme for experienced tax practitioners will
  provide course participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to perform SARS tax compliance
  functions and services, including the preparation and submission of tax returns. Completion of this course, as
  well as the knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience modules, provides entry into the final external
  integrated summative assessment (EISA) which is administered by the South African Institute of Tax Professionals
  (SAIT) and the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The Tax Faculty recognises that learning is achieved
  through past experience and therefore the learning       DURATION OF THE COURSE
                                                           18 months.
  journey will begin with a diagnostic from which
  tailored learning journeys are implemented, giving
  you the best opportunity to gain your qualification      LANGUAGE
                                                           The teaching medium is English.
  without having to start from scratch.

  The knowledge and practical components of the            ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                           NQF 4 with at least three years’ working experience and
  course are delivered via The Tax Faculty’s virtual
                                                           recently completed annual tax CPD programme updates
  campus and webinar platforms whilst                      with SAIT or similar such as SARS internal training.
  the final EISA exam is administered by the SAIT at an
  additional fee. On successful completion of the EISA,
                                                           FEES
  you will receive the Tax Technician Occupational         Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  Qualification from QCTO. Successful learners will be     Once-off payment: R27 500.00.
  eligible to maintain/apply for membership of SAIT
  and the designation Tax Technician (SA).                 Payment option 2: Debit order
                                                           Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
                                                           12 instalments: R2 635.00 per month.
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                         Total: R31 620.00.

                                                           Payment option 3: SAIT members in good standing
  The occupational tasks of a Tax Technician include       Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  the demonstration of the following competencies:         Once-off payment: Qualify for a 50% discount.
  • Registering a taxpayer, calculation and finalising     Monthly options: Application fee and a 25% discount on the
      of income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns.          total amount. * The discount will decrease the number of debit
                                                           orders and not the monthly amount, thus 12 months would become
  • Developing packs for audit purposes.
                                                           9 months of debit orders.
  • Analysing assessments.
  • Initiating disputes as part of dispute resolution.
                                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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SPECIALIST DIPLOMA:
         TAX PROFESSIONAL (ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME)

  This bridging programme for experienced tax practitioners provides participants with the advanced skill to
  practice as a tax consultant and advisor. Successful course participants will be eligible to apply for membership
  of the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) and the designation Tax Advisor (SA).
  Completion of this course, as well as the knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience modules, provides
  entry into the final external integrated summative assessment (EISA) which is administered by SAIT and the
  Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The Tax Faculty recognises that learning is achieved     DURATION OF THE COURSE
  through past experience and therefore the learning       18 months.
  journey will begin with a diagnostic from which
  tailored learning journeys are implemented, giving       Semester 1: Taxation of Individuals (6 months).
  you the best opportunity to gain your qualification      Semester 2: Taxation of Corporates (6 months).
  without having to start from scratch.                    Semester 3: Auxiliary topics and EISA preparation (6 months).

  The knowledge and practical components of the
                                                           LANGUAGE
                                                           The teaching medium is English.
  course are delivered via The Tax Faculty’s virtual
  campus and webinar platforms whilst the final            REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  EISA exam is administered by SAIT at an additional       NQF 7 such as BCom in the fields of commerce, accountancy
  fee. On successful completion of the EISA, you           or law (or equivalent). Three years tax experience or signed
  will receive the Tax Professional Occupational           learnership.
  Qualification from QCTO.
                                                           FEES
                                                           Payment option 1: Once-off payment
                                                           Once-off payment: R29 500.00.
  COURSE OUTCOME
                                                           Payment option 2: Debit order
                                                           Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  The occupational tasks of a Tax Professional include     12 instalments: R2 827.00 per month.
  the demonstration of the following competencies at       Total: R33 924.00.

  an advanced level:                                       Payment option 3: SAIT members in good standing
                                                           Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00.
  •    Registering a taxpayer and finalising income tax,   Once-off payment: Qualify for a 50% discount.
                                                           Monthly options: Application fee and a 25% discount on the
       payroll tax and VAT returns.
                                                           total amount. * The discount will decrease the number of debit
  •    Reviewing or auditing tax balances.                 orders and not the monthly amount, thus 12 months would become
  •    Mediating tax disputes.                             9 months of debit orders.
  •    Writing tax opinions.
                                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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                    PROFESSIONAL
                    CERTIFICATES
                    Three to twelve-month certificates

                    Taxation of Individuals                  10
                    Taxation of Corporates                   11
                    Transfer Pricing and International Tax   12
                    Principles of International Taxation     13
                    Transfer Pricing                         14
                    Estate and Trust Administration          15
                    Payroll Taxes and Administration         16
                    Tax Opinion and Dispute Writing          17

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                               TAXATION OF INDIVIDUALS

  This is the first semester module of the Professional Certificate in Taxation and can be taken as a standalone
  module. The outcome of this module is to ensure participants are able to submit individual tax returns without
  errors including the ITR12, IRP6, EMP501 and EMP201 returns. It covers the fundamentals of taxation, salaried
  employees’ income tax, self-employed individual taxes (including farming) and payroll taxes. It also covers basic
  elements of international taxation, donations tax, retirement fund savings and capital gains tax.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The professional certificate is delivered by The Tax
  Faculty through the virtual campus and webinar
                                                            DURATION OF THE COURSE
  platforms. The course material is built upon practical    6 months.
  simulations and simulates reality in a tax practice.
                                                            LANGUAGE
                                                            The teaching medium is English.
  COURSE PROGRAMME
                                                            REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                            A senior certificate or equivalent qualification.
  The knowledge and practical skills across the
  following topics are covered:                             FEES
                                                            Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  •    Income (individuals).		                              R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Deductions (individuals).
  •    Salaried employees.                                  Payment option 2: Debit order
  •    International tax.                                   Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Retirement fund savings.                             Six instalments: R2 290.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  •    Farming.                                             Total: R13 740.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Capital gains tax (individuals).
  •    Donations tax.
  •    Prepaid tax.
  •    Practical payroll.

  For each section you will receive guidance on how
  to practically complete the return, practical case
  studies (self-paced) and a detailed lecture.
                                                                 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                             TAXATION OF CORPORATES

  This is the second semester module of the Professional Certificate in Taxation and can be taken as a standalone
  module. The module will cover VAT, corporate income tax, key tax administrative procedures and gives
  participants guidance on practice management, ethics and responsibilities. The course is divided into a
  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.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The professional certificate is delivered by The Tax
  Faculty through the virtual campus and webinar           DURATION OF THE COURSE
  platforms. The course material is built upon practical   6 months.
  simulations and simulates reality in a tax practice.
                                                           LANGUAGE
                                                           The teaching medium is English.

  COURSE PROGRAMME                                         REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                           This semester module forms part of the Professional Certificate
                                                           in Taxation and the first module (Certificate in Taxation of
  The knowledge and practical skills across the            Individuals) needs to be completed before attempting this
  following topics are covered:                            module.

  •    The world of business tax.                          FEES
  •    Value-added tax (VAT).                              Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  •    Income (corporates).                                R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Deductions (corporates).
  •    Capital allowances.                                 Payment option 2: Debit order
  •    Capital gains tax (corporates).                     Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Dividends tax.                                      Six installments: R2 290.00 per month (incl. VAT).
                                                           Total: R13 740.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Taxation of other entities.
  •    Trusts.
  •    Tax Administration Act.
  •    Tax avoidance and evasion.
                                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
              TRANSFER PRICING AND INTERNATIONAL TAX

  International tax and transfer pricing is a complex speciality that represents a unique blend of tax law,
  accounting, business practice and economics and remains a top priority for revenue authorities globally, with a
  growing emphasis on audits and disputes. The purpose of this professional certificate is to equip learners with
  the adequate skills to understand the intricacies of the international tax laws, transfer pricing rules and methods,
  compliance issues and dispute resolution within a South African context.

  COURSE DELIVERY
  The course is delivered via The Tax Faculty’s virtual
  campus via an interactive online platform.                 DURATION OF THE COURSE
                                                             12 months.

                                                             LANGUAGE
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                           The teaching medium is English.

  The course is delivered across two semesters:              REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                             Open to individuals currently working within transfer pricing
  Semester 1: Focus on international tax                     or for experienced tax practitioners/accountants wanting to
                                                             specialise in transfer pricing.
  • Basic principles of international tax law.
  • Double taxation conventions (DTCs), focusing on
                                                             An NQF7 qualification in taxation, law or accounting is
     the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
                                                             recommended.
     Development (OECD) model tax convention.
  • Transfer pricing and thin capitalisation rules.          FEES
  • International tax avoidance.                             Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  • Miscellaneous topics.                                    R22 950.00 (incl. VAT).

  Semester 2: Transfer pricing specialism                    Payment option 2: Debit order
  • Fundamental sources.                                     Application fee (non-refundable): R450 (incl. VAT).
  • The arm’s length principle.
                                                             12 instalments: R2 199.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  • Functional analysis.
                                                             Total: R26 392.50 (incl. VAT).
  • Transfer pricing methods.
  • Comparability.                                           Payment option 3: SAIT members in good standing discount
  • Specific transactions.                                   Once-off payment: Qualify for a 25% discount.
  • Permanent establishments.                                Monthly options: application fee (non-refundable) of R450.00
  • Compliance issues and required documentation.            and a 25% discount on the total amount. * The discount will
  • Application within the ITR14.                            decrease the number of debit orders and not the monthly amount,
  • Avoiding double taxation.                                thus 12 months would become 9 months of debit orders.
  • Dispute resolution.
                                                                  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                   PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

  The purpose of this professional certificate is to equip learners with the adequate skills to understand the
  intricacies of the international tax laws. It will develop learners’ understanding of double taxation conventions,
  transfer pricing, thin capitalisation rules and international tax avoidance. The course prepares learners to
  successfully complete the first compulsory module of the Advanced Diploma in International Tax (ADIT), offered
  in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The course is delivered via The Tax Faculty’s
                                                            DURATION OF THE COURSE
  virtual campus via an interactive online platform.        6 months.
  Learning resources include study guides, prescribed
  reading, numerous short video lectures, short self-       LANGUAGE
  assessments and longer simulated scenarios.               The teaching medium is English.

                                                            REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                            Open to individuals currently working within transfer pricing
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                          or for experienced tax practitioners/accountants wanting to
                                                            specialise in transfer pricing. An NQF 7 qualification in taxation,
                                                            law or accounting is recommended.
  The course is divided into five parts:
  1. Basic principles of international tax law.             FEES
  2. Double taxation conventions (DTCs), focusing on        Payment option 1: Once-off payment
     the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and         R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
     Development (OECD) model tax convention.
                                                            Payment option 2: Debit order
  3. Transfer pricing and thin capitalisation rules         Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  4. International tax avoidance.                           Six instalments: R2 290.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  5. Miscellaneous topics.                                  Total: R13 740.00 (incl. VAT).

  Further detail on each part is stipulated on our          This fee excludes any external exams via SAIT or ADIT.
  website.
                                                                 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN TRANSFER PRICING

  Transfer pricing is a complex specialty that represents a unique blend of tax law, accounting, business practice
  and economics, and remains a top priority for revenue authorities globally, with a growing emphasis on audits
  and disputes. This professional certificate covers the fundamentals of transfer pricing both on a compliance and
  advisory level.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The course is delivered via The Tax Faculty’s             DURATION OF THE COURSE
  virtual campus via an interactive online platform.        6 months.
  Learning resources include study guides, prescribed
  reading, numerous short video lectures, short self-       LANGUAGE
  assessments and longer simulated scenarios.               The teaching medium is English.

                                                            REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                            Open to individuals currently working within transfer pricing
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                          or for experienced tax practitioners/accountants wanting to
                                                            specialise in transfer pricing. It is preceded by The Professional
                                                            Certificate in Principles of International Taxation; therefore, a
  The course will cover the following modules and           base level of transfer pricing and tax knowledge is required.
  topics:
  1. Fundamental sources.                                   An NQF 7 qualification in taxation, law or accounting is
  2. The arm’s length principle.                            recommended.
  3. Functional analysis.
  4. Transfer pricing methods.                              FEES
  5. Comparability.                                         Payment option 1: Once-off payment
                                                            R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  6. Specific transactions.
  7. Permanent establishments.                              Payment option 2: Debit order
  8. Compliance issues and required documentation.          Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  9. Application within the ITR14.                          Six instalments: R2 290.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  10. Avoiding double taxation.                             Total: R13 740.00 (incl. VAT).
  11. Dispute resolution.
                                                                 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                     ESTATE AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION

  This professional certificate covers the planning and administration of deceased estates (including insolvent
  deceased estates), trusts, basic tax principles involved, and the functions of the Master of the High Court. It will
  also address the matrimonial property regime, as well as testate and intestate succession, with a focus on the
  relevant pieces of legislation. The course will also equip participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge
  required to effectively use trusts and other vehicles in estate planning.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The professional certificate is delivered by The Tax
  Faculty through the virtual campus and webinar             DURATION OF THE COURSE
  platforms.                                                 7 months.

                                                             LANGUAGE
                                                             The teaching medium is English.
  COURSE PROGRAMME
                                                             REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  After an induction and orientation session, the            A minimum of a senior certificate with a basic understanding of
  theoretical fundamentals of administration of              taxable income and appropriate experience in administration
  estates and trusts are covered including:                  of estates.

  •    The estates landscape.                                FEES
  •    Trust law and practice.                               Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  •    Donations tax and estate duty.                        Total: R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Income tax and estate planning.
                                                             Payment option 2: Debit order
  •    Administration of deceased estates.                   Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).

  Upon successful completion of the theoretical              Seven instalments: R1 790.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  modules, a series of real-life practical simulations are   Total: R12 530.00 (incl. VAT).
  presented which bridges the gap between theory
  and successful practical application.                           FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                   PAYROLL TAXES AND ADMINISTRATION

  This professional certificate provides foundational technical training relating to payroll and employee taxation,
  including the practical elements of completing a basic payroll run and submitting the relevant SARS returns. The
  course is focused on integrating theory by simulating the real-life world of work and will enable participants to
  advance their career in payroll administration.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  This professional certificate is delivered by The Tax     DURATION OF THE COURSE
  Faculty through the virtual campus and webinar            6 months.
  platforms.
                                                            LANGUAGE
                                                            The teaching medium is English.

  COURSE PROGRAMME
                                                            REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                            A senior certificate or equivalent qualification or
  •    Understanding the world of tax and payroll.          appropriate experience.
  •    Statutory requirements.
  •    Income related to salaried employees.                FEES
  •    Fringe benefits.                                     Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  •    Allowances.                                          Total: R11 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Payroll process.                                     Payment option 2: Debit order
  •    Payroll reports.                                     Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Third party requirements.
  •    Monthly returns and reports.                         Six instalments: R2 290.00 per month (incl. VAT).
                                                            Total: R13 740.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Annual returns and reports.
                                                                 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
                     TAX OPINION AND DISPUTE WRITING

  The purpose of this professional certificate programme is to develop the critical research, problem solving and
  writing skills to draft Tax Administration Act (TAA) compliant tax opinions that will mitigate the South African
  Revenue Service (SARS) penalty risk. It will equip learners to effectively respond to SARS letter of audit findings
  and prepare technical sound SARS objections and appeals.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The course is divided into four parts:
                                                              DURATION OF THE COURSE
                                                              6 months.
  1. Understanding the Tax Administration
       framework.                                             LANGUAGE
                                                              The teaching medium is English.
  2. Issue identification, research and internal issue
       memoranda.                                             REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  3. Advisory opinions.                                       A minimum of BCom or LLB degree.
                                                              Completed three years structured work experience in tax,
  4. Controversy.
                                                              accounting or law or five years unstructured experience.

  Each part will contain a number of lecture videos           FEES
  and practical study notes which are available via           Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  iLearn (our interactive, online learning platform).         R13 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  This will be followed by two practical assignments
                                                              Payment option 2: Debit order
  and two reflective virtual classrooms to develop            Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  critical thinking skills.                                   Six installments: R2 674.00 per month (incl. VAT).
                                                              Total: R16 044.00 (incl. VAT).

                                                                   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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                    SHORT COURSES
                    One to three-month certificates

                    Value-Added Tax                              19
                    Accounting for Tax in Financial Statements   20
                    International Value-Added Tax and Trade      21

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SHORT COURSE IN VALUE-ADDED TAX

  This short course is designed to empower course participants with applied working and practical
  knowledge of the fundamentals of value-added tax (VAT), whilst focusing on simulated real-life scenarios and the
  VAT 201 form. During this practical short course, you will gain the skills to assist your business with implementing
  VAT correctly and how to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  The professional certificate is delivered by The
  Tax Faculty through the virtual campus, webinar            DURATION OF THE COURSE
  platforms and practical simulations.                       3 months.

                                                             LANGUAGE
                                                             The teaching medium is English.
  COURSE PROGRAMME
                                                             ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                             Experience in taxation of individuals and trusts are required. An
  Topic 1: Introduction and calculation of VAT,
                                                             NQF 4 in the field of tax or law is recommended.
  registration and how to complete a VAT 201 return.

  Topic 2: Output VAT including zero-rated, exempt           FEES
                                                             Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  supplies, deemed supplies, and how to complete an          Total: R4 980.00 (incl. VAT).
  IT14SD.
                                                             Payment option 2: Debit order
  Topic 3: Input VAT including general input                 Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  deductions, input VAT, specific inputs, notional input     Three instalments: R1 908.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  tax, agent principal transaction and apportionment.        Total: R5 724.00 (incl. VAT).

  Topic 4: Dispute resolutions and how to submit
  objections, appeals, ruling applications and requests
  for remissions.

  Topic 5: Fourth Industrial Revolution and how data
  extractions can assist your business to perform VAT
  reconciliations and VAT saving reviews.
                                                                  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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SHORT COURSE IN ACCOUNTING
                      FOR TAX IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  The short course delves into specific considerations, theoretical aspects and calculations relating to financial
  statements and accounting for taxation. The course will provide you with a good understanding of the
  accounting treatment and reconciliation of income tax and deferred tax in the statement of profit and loss and
  comprehensive income and statement of financial position. We will also briefly discuss the accounting treatment
  of other taxes such as dividend tax, donations tax and foreign taxes.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  This short course is delivered by The Tax Faculty
  through the virtual campus and webinar platforms.        DURATION OF THE COURSE
                                                           2 months.

                                                           LANGUAGE
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                         The teaching medium is English.

                                                           ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Topic 1: Accounting for current income tax.              The course is geared towards tax law experts who do not have
                                                           an accounting background.
  Topic 2: Accounting for deferred tax.
                                                           Assessments are via short multiple-choice quizzes and a final
  Topic 3: Disclosure in the financial statements.         assignment. Successful candidates will receive a certificate of
                                                           competence and 10 CPD-hours.
  Topic 4: Reconciling SARS balances.
                                                           FEES
  Topic 5: Accounting treatment of other taxes             Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  (dividend tax, donations tax, foreign taxes and          Total: R3 000.00 (incl. VAT).
  indirect taxes).
                                                           Payment option 2: Debit order
                                                           Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  Topic 6: Ratios in financial statements and              Two instalments: R1 600.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  management accounts.                                     Total: R3 200.00 (incl. VAT).

  Topic 7: Let’s get practical: a simulated scenario
  integrating the knowledge from all the topics.
                                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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SHORT COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL
                        VALUE-ADDED TAX AND TRADE

  South Africa has a destination-based value-added tax (VAT) system. The VAT rules dealing with the international
  movement of goods or services are closely linked to the rules governing customs and excise, exchange control,
  as well as general commercial rules governing international trade. This online, interactive, short course covers the
  relevant rules governing international trade from a customs and VAT perspective and explores other regulatory
  frameworks in a practical manner.

  COURSE DELIVERY

  This short course is delivered by The Tax Faculty
  through the virtual campus and webinar platforms.          DURATION OF THE COURSE
                                                             3 months.

                                                             LANGUAGE
  COURSE PROGRAMME                                           The teaching medium is English.

  The knowledge and practical skills across the
                                                             ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                             Minimum NQF 4, however, NQF 6 with a good understanding
  following topics are covered:                              of the VAT Act is recommended.

  •    International movement of goods and services.
                                                             FEES
  •    Direct exports of goods.                              Payment option 1: Once-off payment
  •    Indirect exports of goods.                            R5 950.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Zero-rated supplies to foreign going ships and
       aircraft, and to foreign railway operators.           Payment option 2: Debit order
  •    Zero-rated export related services.                   Application fee (non-refundable): R450.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Importation of goods.                                 Three instalments: R2 200.00 per month (incl. VAT).
  •    Input tax on imported goods.                          Total: R 6 600.00 (incl. VAT).
  •    Imported services.
                                                                  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE CLICK HERE

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