The University of Pretoria is hosting a three-day Introductory Course in Customs and Excise Taxes, commencing on 30 September 2015.
The course offers an opportunity for individuals with prior formal education or experience in taxation to acquire a basic knowledge of customs and excise taxes in a South African context. This course is aimed at tax professionals, entrepreneurs and public sector employees involved in international trade and/or excisable activities.
After successful completion of the programme, candidates will be able to: (i) Understand the economic and legal environment within which customs and excise policy operates; (ii) Provide an overview of the import, export and excise processes; (iii) Understand the impact of customs and excise taxes on business transactions; (iv) Understand how the classification, origin and valuation of goods may impact the costs of a business transaction; (v) Formulate proposals to manage costs attributable to customs and excise taxes; (vi) Perform a basic calculation to determine customs and excise taxes in a practical scenario; and (vii) Identify compliance risk areas relating to customs and excise taxes.
The following topics are covered in the course: (i) The international customs and excise environment; (ii) The South African customs and excise environment; (iii) The import and export processes; (iv) Customs and excise taxes as a cost component; (v) An overview of the key pillars of customs and excise taxes; and (vi) Managing risks relating to customs and excise taxes.
Delegates will be required to complete an online assessment and obtain a final mark of 50%, to successfully complete this course.
This course represents 3 credits of the 160 required credits for the BCom (Honours) Degree in Taxation presented by the University of Pretoria (refer to www.up.ac.za for the admission requirements of this degree). This course is also a building block towards the Knowledge and Practical Skills components of the Tax Professional Qualification. Delegates need to have relevant practical tax-related experience; or have completed taxation as a third year course in final year of a degree or diploma completed within the last five years. Should a candidate decide to enrol for the BCom (Hons) in taxation the candidate should comply with the minimum entry requirements. Credit transfer only valid for as long as the qualification is offered by the University of Pretoria.
For more information please contact Evadne.Bronkhorst@up.ac.za