The Chartered International Tax Analyst (CITA) program is designed by the Global Academy of Finance and Management to provide practitioners with the technical knowledge and skills needed to effectively advise clients on global taxation matters. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, including transfer pricing, cross-border taxation, and international taxation, as well as the latest developments in tax law and regulations. It also provides an opportunity for practitioners to gain hands-on experience in dealing with complex international taxation issues.
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The program is divided into 11 advanced modules, which cover various aspects of international taxation, including the taxation of cross-border transactions, the taxation of individuals and companies, and the use of tax treaties. The program also includes an examination, which is required for successful completion of the program.
Comprehensive curriculum covering international tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax treaties, cross-border investment, ethical professionalism, and a global perspective on international taxation in diverse international markets.
Module 1: Introduction to International Taxation:
This module provides an overview of international taxation, including its history, legal principles, and the principles of international taxation. It also covers the various types of international taxation, including territorial taxation, source taxation, and residence taxation. This module also provides an overview of the various tax treaties, including those that are applicable in different countries.
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Module 2: Taxation of Cross-Border Transactions:
This module covers the taxation of cross- border transactions, including the taxation of various types of income, such as capital gains, dividends, and royalties. It also covers the taxation of certain types of expenses, such as interest, and the taxation of permanent establishments. This module also covers the taxation of certain types of international transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, and the taxation of certain types of investments, such as stocks and bonds.
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Module 3: Taxation of Individuals and Companies:
This module covers the taxation of individuals and companies, including the taxation of personal income, corporate income, and capital gains. It also covers the taxation of certain types of trusts and other entities, such as partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. This module also covers the taxation of certain types of activities, such as business activities, investments, and pensions.
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Module 4: Tax Treaties:
This module covers the taxation of international transactions under various tax treaties, including the taxation of certain types of income, such as capital gains, dividends, and royalties. It also covers the taxation of certain types of permanent establishments and the taxation of certain types of investments, such as stocks and bonds.
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Module 5: Transfer Pricing:
This module covers the principles and rules of transfer pricing, including the determination of arm’s length prices and the taxation of related party transactions.  It also covers the taxation of profit shifting and the taxation of services and royalties.
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Module 6: Tax Planning:
This module covers the principles and rules of tax planning, including the use of tax havens, the use of corporate structures, and the use of trusts and other entities. It also covers the taxation of cross-border transactions, the taxation of international investments, and the taxation of financial instruments.
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Module 7: Taxation of Financial Instruments:
This module covers the taxation of various types of financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, and other investments. It also covers the taxation of certain types of transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, and the taxation of certain types of income, such as capital gains and dividends.
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Module 8: Tax avoidance and Tax Evasion:
This module covers the legal rules and principles of tax avoidance and tax evasion, including the use of tax havens, the use of corporate structures, and the use of trusts and other entities. It also covers the taxation of certain types of transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, and the taxation of certain types of income, such as capital gains and dividends.
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Module 9: International Tax Agreements
This module covers the various international tax agreements, including those that are applicable in different countries. It also covers the taxation of certain transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, and the taxation of certain types of income, such as capital gains and dividends.
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Module 10: Taxation of Income from Real Property:
This module covers the taxation of income from real property, including the taxation of rental income, the taxation of capital gains, and the taxation of foreign investments. It also covers the taxation of certain types of transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, and the taxation of certain types of income, such as capital gains and dividends.
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Module 11: Taxation of Charities and Trusts:
This module covers the taxation of charities and trusts, including the taxation of charitable donations, the taxation of certain types of income, and the taxation of certain types of transactions.
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