Income Tax Programme Level 3 (Advanced Tax Programme)

Programme Overview

• Provide rigorous training on a wide range of core subjects covering Tax Policy, Legal Framework, Singapore Individual and Corporate Income Tax, Tax Treaties, Transfer Pricing and Goods and Services Tax

• Broaden knowledge through elective modules in Regional Tax, Tax Incentives, Tax Fraud and Investigation, Stamp Duty

• Suited for candidates seeking a specialist career in income tax

Programme Structure

ATP candidates will have to complete all the core modules making up 14 units of credits and take 2 of the elective modules that are worth 1 unit of credit each. Candidates are to complete 16 units of credits in total. Each unit of credit constitutes up to 9 hours of contact time. Online/In-person delivery on coursework is conducted twice a week on a weekday night and/or Saturday mornings, over a period of approximately 10 months. 

There will be an assessment grading for each module, typically consisting of class participation, quiz/assignment and exam. Candidates must achieve at least 60% attendance to qualify for the final examination. There will be a 1-week reading period for candidates to prepare for the examinations. 

Core Modules

Elective Modules

Admission Criteria 

The ATP is intended for those who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge for their professional career in taxation. Entry to the ATP is on a competitive basis. Candidates should fulfil the following, 

1. at least 3 years of relevant working experience in tax 

2. graduates from a recognized university or possess relevant professional qualification (ACCA and/or CPA).  

3. Attended and passed Tax Academy’s Income Tax Programme Level 2 

Tax Academy will consider exemptions for (iii), on a case-to-case basis if participants have met the following criteria: 

• at least 8 years working experience in tax 

• Accredited Tax Practitioner with SCTP 

All applications will be subject to shortlisting. 

Graduation

Candidates who successfully complete the ATP will be awarded a certificate by Tax Academy.  

Under a collaborative agreement between Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Tax Academy, ATP graduates who meet SUSS’ admission requirements, will be admitted to SUSS’ Masters in Taxation (MTax) Programme with credit exemption of four courses. 

Course Fees

ATP Full Programme (9 core and 2 elective modules)  

S$11,118.00 (inclusive of GST.) 

• Fees include course materials and written examination fee for the first sitting. 

• Overseas participants who in their business capacity belong overseas and are sponsored by overseas employers, will pay fees excluding GST. 

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