Tax Training Roadmap
Explore Tax Academy's structured training roadmap to build your tax expertise from the basics to an advanced level.
Tax Academy offers a structured Tax Training Roadmap for tax professionals to attain a high level of competency in local and international tax. We collaborate with leaders in the industry, academia and the government to develop and deliver structured tax training programmes that effectively raise the professional competency, knowledge and capabilities of the tax community.
Expected outcomes after completing the programmes:
Level 1
Students will achieve a good appreciation of basic tax principles and tax laws, and be able to apply these principles in daily tax work.
Level 2
Students will achieve in-depth appreciation of tax principles and tax laws, and be able to apply these knowledge in tax/advisory work.
Level 3
Students will achieve a high level of understanding in tax and be able to work independently on tax planning and tax advisory matters through informed application of tax laws and regulations.
Income Tax
Income Tax Programme Level 1
Programme Overview
• Provide a firm foundation in income tax principles, Singapore Income Tax Act and case laws
• Provide a basic knowledge of tax law application and practice
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants with little or no knowledge in income tax
Accreditation by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
NIL
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 2 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: Income Tax L1
Income Tax Programme Level 2
Programme Overview
• Provide in-depth treatment of concepts on taxability, deductibility and capital allowances relating to sole-proprietorships, partnerships and companies
• Provide in-depth knowledge of Singapore Income Tax Act and case laws
• Provide an introduction to the Goods and Services Tax and tax treaties
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have completed Tax Academy’s Income Tax Programme Level 1 and have 1-2 years of relevant working experience in taxation
Participants with more than 5 years of relevant working experience in taxation may be considered on a case-by-case basis for direct admission into the Income Tax Programme Level 2
Accreditation by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional)
• Accredited Tax Practitioner
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 2 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: Income Tax L2
Income Tax Programme Level 3: Advanced Tax Programme
Programme Overview
• Provide rigorous training on 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 Admission Requirements
• Participants have passed Tax Academy’s Income Tax Programme Level 2, have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in taxation, as well as a Bachelor's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CPA)
• Admission will be subject to approval by the Academy on a case-by-case basis.
Participants with more than 8 years of relevant working experience in taxation may be considered on a case-by-case basis for direct admission into the Advanced Tax Programme
Accreditation by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
• Accredited Tax Advisor
• Accredited Tax Practitioner
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 1, 2 & 3 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: Income Tax L3 (Advanced Tax Programme)
Goods & Services Tax
GST Programme Level 1
Programme Overview
• Provide a firm foundation in GST concepts, and Singapore Goods and Services Act and case laws
• Provide treatment of practical case studies and analysis of GST obligations
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants with little or no knowledge in GST
Accreditation by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
NIL
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 2 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: GST L1
GST Programme Level 2
Programme Overview
• Provide in-depth treatment of the general GST rules and application
• Provide study of GST rules for five industry-specific modules of Finance, Real Estate and Construction, Manufacturing, Imports and Exports, Logistics and Various Service Sectors
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have completed Tax Academy’s GST Programme Level 1 and have 1-2 years of relevant working experience in taxation
Participants with more than 5 years of relevant working experience in GST may be considered on a case-by-case for direct admission into the GST Programme Level 2
Accreditation by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional)
• Accredited Tax Practitioner
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 2 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: GST L2
GST Programme Level 3 : Advanced GST Programme
Programme Overview
• Provide rigorous training in GST advanced concepts and case laws
• Consist of two components - the coursework and the research paper
• Suited for candidates seeking a specialist career in GST
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have passed Tax Academy’s GST Programme Level 2 and have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in GST
• Admission will be subject to approval by the Academy on a case-by-case basis.
• The coursework modules may also be taken individually. Applications will be considered by the Academy on a case-by-case basis.
Accreditation by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals
• Accredited Tax Advisor
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 2 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: GST L3 (Advanced GST Programme)
International Tax
International Tax Programme Level 1
Programme Overview
• Provide foundation on general concepts of tax treaty and introduction to the OECD and Singapore treaty models
• Provide basic understanding of transfer pricing and the Singapore transfer pricing guidelines
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants with little or no knowledge in international tax
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 1 & 3 of the ADIT exam
International Tax Programme Level 2
Programme Overview
• Provide in-depth treatment of the key treaty Articles, application of the Articles to case studies and specific current issues
• Learn the conduct and practice of transfer pricing study for selected business models and arrangements and the defence of transfer price
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have completed Tax Academy’s International Tax Programme Level 1 and have 1-2 years of relevant working experience in taxation
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• This course is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 1 & 3 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: International Tax Level 2
International Tax Programme Level 3: Leiden - TA Advanced Tax Treaties Programme
Programme Overview
• Provide advanced treatment of tax treaties concepts and rules
• In-depth examination of the rules and structure of the OECD Model Tax Convention
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have completed Tax Academy’s International Tax Programme Level 1 or 2 and have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in taxation
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• The Leiden – TA Advanced Tax Treaties Programme is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 1 of the ADIT exam
International Tax Programme Level 3: WU – TA Advanced Transfer Pricing Programme
Programme Overview
• Provide latest update on international transfer pricing developments
• Knowledge and insights to handle transfer pricing issues in industries that are of relevance to the Asia-Pacific region
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have completed Tax Academy’s International Tax Programme Level 1 or 2 and have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in taxation
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• The WU – TA Advanced Transfer Pricing Programme is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 3 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: International Tax Programme Level 3: WU-TA Advanced Transfer Pricing Programme
International Tax Programme Level 3: Advanced International Tax Planning Programme
Programme Overview
• Takes a commercial and practical approach to addressing main issues faced by multinational corporations (MNCs) in Asia
• Covers the key concepts of international tax planning and assesses the impact of recent developments in international taxation through technical learning and interactive case studies for MNCs
Programme Admission Requirements
• Participants have completed Tax Academy’s International Tax Programme Level 1 or 2 and have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in taxation
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)
• The Advanced International Tax Planning Programme is suitable for candidates who wish to take Paper 1 of the ADIT exam
For more information, visit: International Tax L3: Advanced International Tax Planning Programme
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