Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

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 70% (35 correct out of 50) to pass the exam.

Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection.

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

No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam held via ProcorU. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:

Identification Proof

If a candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
The exam can be taken any number of times.

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

CGTP^® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

Successfully passing the CGTP^® exam will also earn candidates a total of 30 Learning Hours and 4 Credits towards MBA in Finance (Master’s Degree) offered by Charisma University.

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 and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

Self Explanatory
Valid for 40 days
The Package also includes E-Voucher/Access Key for Certification Exam
The E-Voucher/Access Key can be used via ProctorU Globally.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 40 Days
Price: 190 USD

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Certified Global Tax Practitioner (CGTP)

Certification Overview