Introductory course in customs and excise taxes

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of the programme, candidates will be able to:

- Understand the economic and legal environment within which customs and excise policy operates;
- Provide an overview of the import, export and excise processes;
- Understand the impact of customs and excise taxes on business transactions;
- Understand how the classification, origin and valuation of goods may impact the costs of a business transaction;
- Formulate proposals to manage costs attributable to customs and excise taxes;
- Perform a basic calculation to determine customs and excise taxes in a practical scenario and
- Identify compliance risk areas relating to customs and excise taxes.

Course content:

The following topics are covered in the course:

- The international customs and excise environment;
- The South African customs and excise environment;
- The import and export processes;
- Customs and excise taxes as a cost component;
- An overview of the key pillars of customs and excise taxes; and
- 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.

Entry requirements:

This course represents three 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.

Date: 30 September 2015 to 02 October 2015
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Venue: University of Pretoria, Main Campus, Pretoria
Cost: R7,000 (VAT incl.)