Your Gateway to Global Expertise in Corporate Training. Practical courses in Pakistan, UAE, USA and UK taxation, taught by practising consultants, with live Zoom classes, a WhatsApp group for every course and recorded lectures to study at your own pace.
The Certified Tax Advisor programme for business owners, corporate employees, lawyers and tax consultants: tax law, e-filing, record keeping, income tax, federal and provincial sales tax, corporate law and business registration, including company formation (SMC, private, LLC, public limited).
CTA modules
6 modules · English and Urdu · 6 months' portal access
01IRIS
Introduction to FBR's IRIS system for online filing
Creating and managing your IRIS account
E-filing returns, statements and forms
Tax payments, refunds and notices
The IRIS dashboard and tax records
Using IRIS for audits, assessments and FBR communication
02Basic Accounting
Accounting principles and terminology
Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
Double-entry bookkeeping
Recording transactions and maintaining ledgers
Journal entries and T-accounts
Trial balance and financial ratios
Financial reporting and its role in tax compliance
03Income Tax
Pakistan's Income Tax Ordinance
Types of income: salary, business, rental, capital gains
Tax computation for individuals and companies
Filing returns: individual, company and salaried
Deductions, credits and exemptions
Tax slabs and rates
Notices, appeals and assessments
Handling income tax audits
04Sales Tax
Sales tax (GST) in Pakistan
Registration process and requirements
Filing monthly, quarterly and annual returns
Goods and services, exemptions and rates
Record keeping for sales tax
Sales tax audits and assessments
Input and output tax
Filing obligations for goods and services businesses
05Corporate Tax
Corporate tax structure in Pakistan
Registration and requirements
Corporate returns and compliance
Corporate rates and exemptions
Audits, assessments and appeals
Dividends, capital gains and losses
Corporate governance in tax matters
Mergers, acquisitions and restructuring
06IPO and Chamber of Commerce
IPOs and stock market regulation
Launching an IPO and the role of SECP
IPO process, listing requirements and filings
The Chamber of Commerce in registration and compliance
Becoming a Chamber member
Benefits of Chamber membership
Networking and business development
Trade and industry regulations
All ICFT courses
PakistanFee on request
Pakistan Income Tax Course
Pakistan's income tax system in practice: tax law, return preparation and e-filing, record keeping, practical issues and business registration.
Duration6 weeks
Hours20 hours 50 min
ModeOnline / physical
Course outline
Course modules
Income Tax Ordinance 2001
Types of income and taxable income
Tax deductions and exemptions
Preparation of income tax returns
E-filing of income tax returns
Tax payments and withholding tax
Income tax audits and assessments
Tax planning and compliance
Taxation of corporate entities
Practical issues in taxation
PakistanFee on request
Pakistan Sales Tax Course
Federal and provincial sales tax: law, return preparation and e-filing, records, practical issues and registration types.
Duration6 weeks
Hours20 hours 50 min
ModeOnline / physical
Course outline
Course modules
Overview of Pakistan's sales tax system
Sales tax laws and regulations
Sales tax registration
Taxable and exempted goods and services
Sales tax invoices and documentation
Filing sales tax returns
Input and output tax adjustment
Sales tax refunds and adjustments
Withholding sales tax
Sales tax audits and compliance
Sales tax on exports and international transactions
Practical issues in sales tax compliance
PakistanFee on request
Pakistan Income Return One Day Crash Course
An intensive one-day session on filing income tax returns, for beginners and anyone refreshing their skills.
Duration1 day
Hours5–6 hours
ModeOnline (live Zoom)
Course outline
Course content
Intro to the Ordinance 2001 and Rules 2002
NTN, registration and tax profiles
Filing income tax returns (individual, AOP and business)
Wealth statement (section 116) and reconciliation
Practical case studies and common mistakes
InternationalFee on request
UAE Taxation (VAT & Corporate Tax)
UAE VAT, corporate tax and excise tax, free zones, ESR and AML compliance, and company setup.
Duration12 weeks
Hours40 hours 50 min
ModeOnline
Course outline
Value Added Tax (VAT) – UAE
Overview of VAT
VAT registration
VAT return filing
Input vs output VAT
VAT invoicing and record keeping
Penalties and fines
Corporate Tax – UAE
Introduction to corporate tax
Taxable persons
Corporate tax rates and exemptions
Tax calculation
Corporate tax registration and filing
Transfer pricing and compliance
Excise Taxation – UAE
What is excise tax
Who should register
Excise tax return
Stockpiling and warehousing
Penalties and inspections
Company Setup in the UAE
Mainland companies
Freezone companies
Offshore companies
InternationalFee on request
USA Tax Preparer / LLC Formation
US tax preparation, compliance and planning, with step-by-step guidance on forming and running a US Limited Liability Company. Full outline available on request.
Duration12 weeks
Hours40 hours 50 min
ModeOnline
Course outline
Course coverage
US tax regulations, compliance and planning
LLC formation: legal requirements and best practices
Running an LLC: ongoing filings
Tax compliance and audit procedures
International taxation and tax treaties
InternationalFee on request
UK Taxation Course
The UK tax system for students, professionals and business owners, with case studies and practical return preparation.
Duration12 weeks
Hours40 hours 50 min
ModeOnline
Course outline
Introduction to UK Taxation
Overview of the UK tax system
Key principles and objectives
HMRC and its role
Personal Taxation
Income tax structure and rates
Taxable and non-taxable income
Allowances, reliefs and deductions
National Insurance Contributions
Corporate Taxation
Corporation tax overview
Taxable profits and allowable expenses
Filing corporate tax returns
Small business considerations
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Registration and compliance
Calculating and filing VAT returns
Input and output VAT
Penalties for non-compliance
Capital Gains Tax
Principles of CGT
Calculating chargeable gains
Exemptions and reliefs
Reporting and payment
Inheritance Tax
Scope of IHT
Exemptions, thresholds and reliefs
IHT planning
Tax Planning and Compliance
Efficient tax planning
Avoidance vs evasion
Audits and disputes
Specialist Topics
Self-employed individuals
International tax and double taxation relief
Environmental taxes and trends
Practical Applications
Preparing and submitting returns
Case studies
Tax software and digital tools
PakistanFee on request
Advance Corporate Laws
Corporate structures, compliance, governance and mergers. Contact us for the next batch and fee.
DurationOn request
ModeOnline / physical
How you learn
Live, interactive classes on Zoom, or in person at our campuses where offered
Recorded lectures to revise at your own pace, and a WhatsApp group for each course