Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)

Certification Overview

Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)

Exam Code: CGTP-001

The Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)® is a professional designation that can be awarded to general tax practitioners, accountants and tax attorneys involved in the tax departments of accounting and / or auditing practices, public officers of companies.

There is no restriction on the tax work which may be under taken by a Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)® provided that the practitioner is competent to perform such function.

Tax consultants, also know as tax advisors, are experts in tax law, planning and compliance. ... A tax Practitioner typically expands on the role of tax preparer. While tax consultants prepare tax returns, they also often work closely with clients throughout the year to ensure client tax liability is minimized.

The Certification also offers excellent job opportunities or become a successful VAT consultant.

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (40 correct out of 50) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)® Certificate is valid for life.

CGTP® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

The Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 - Taxation Revenue Authorities and Ethical Issues

  • The Objectives of Taxation
  • The Classification of Taxes
  • The Principles of an Ideal Tax System
  • Traditional Approaches
  • Introduction to Tax Administration
  • Taxing Power

Module 2 – Industrial Development

  • Personal Income Tax
  • Companies Income Tax
  • Industrial Development
  • VAT
  • Capital Gain Tax Act
  • Education Tax Act
  • Stamp Duties Act
  • Custom and Excise Duties Management

Module 3 - Revenues Power of Enquires

  • Filing Requriments
  • Assessments
  • Collection Procedures
  • Government Assessment
  • Collection Section
  • Monthly Tax Reconciliation
  • Ethical Issues



Module 4 – Tax Audit and Investigation

  • Foundation
  • Tax Audits
  • Tax Audit Branch
  • Types of Tax Audit
  • Types of Tax Process
  • Audit Checklist
  • Post Audit Meetings
  • Final Audit Reports
  • Types of Audit Exersise
  • Technical Procedures
  • Audit Programme
  • Tax Investigations
  • Stages of Tax Investigations
  • Intelligence Division
  • Civil Investigations Unit
  • Criminal Investigations Unit
  • Intelligence Investigations Unit
  • Assessments of Investigations Unit



Module 5 – Tax Appeal Tribunal and Tax Laws

  • Constitution of a Tribunal
  • Jurisdiction of Tribunal
  • Criminal Prosecution
  • Types of Tax Audit
  • Appeals of the Service
  • Definition of Trade



Module 6 – Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance

  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Avoidance
  • Tax Evasion
  • Types of Tax Audit
  • Communication with Clients
  • Communication with other Stakeholders



Module 7 – Taxation of Incomes, Offences and Penalties

  • Tax Legalisation
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Foreign Employment
  • Chargeable Persons
  • Chargeable Incomes
  • Types of Incomes
  • Exempt Incomes
  • Exempt Incomes
  • Benefits in Kind of Perquisites
  • Non-Taxable Allowances
  • Reliefs
  • Offences and Peanlties
  • Minimum Tax
  • Tax Tables
  • Taxation of Income from Partnership



Module 8 – Value Added Tax

  • Useful Definitions
  • Withholding Tax
  • Value Added Tax
  • Goods and Services Exempted from Tax
  • Input Vat
  • Vat Returns
  • Exempt Incomes
  • Adinistration of VAT



Module 9 – Capital Allowances

  • Qualifying Ependiture
  • Assets Acquired
  • Plant, Machinery and Fixtures
  • Plantations
  • Allowances
  • Leasing Assets
  • Capital Allowances Rates



Module 10 – Capital Gains Tax

  • Objectives of Capital GainTax
  • Administration of Capital GainTax
  • Allowable and Dis-allowable Expenditure
  • Computation of Chargeable Gains
  • Exemptions from Chargeable Gains



Module 11 - Remaining Modules

  • Module 11 – Tax Effects of Privatization and Commercialization
  • Module 12 – Profits, Accessible Profits and Tax Payable
  • Module 13 – Pioneer Legislation
  • Module 14 – Petroleum Profits Tax
  • Module 15 – Stamp Duties
  • Module 16 – Tax Planning and Management


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Target Audience

  • Tax Consultants
  • Accountants
  • Tax Accountants
  • Business Ownsers
  • VAT Consultants
  • Finance and non-finance officers involved in handling tax issues

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

  • Self Explanatory
  • Valid for 40 days
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 200 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 190 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

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