Operations Partner: InformaConnect Academy | Validation Partner: Middlesex University, London
HOW AUDITS, EVIDENCE AND LITIGATION SHAPE ARM’S LENGTH OUTCOME
SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE:
SARS verification audits may begin as routine requests for supporting documents, but they can quickly develop into additional or estimated assessments, interest, penalties, and debt collection pressure. This article explains
Many transfer pricing teams still treat risk as an annual documentation exercise. Build the local file, update the benchmark, finalise the narrative, move on. Here is the thing: that approach
We are excited to officially launch The Mechanics of Effectively Leading Tax Teams – a postgraduate certificate designed to meet the urgent need for strategic leadership within the global tax
The High Court of Delhi, in its ruling on AON Consulting Pvt. Ltd. v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax – 1 and Ors. (ITA 244/2024), addressed a crucial transfer pricing
The case Czech Republic vs. RR Donnelley Czech s.r.o. revolved around a transfer pricing dispute concerning the application of Section 23(7) of the Czech Income Tax Act (ITA). The core
Brexit significantly reshaped the UK’s treaty network, impacting trade, tax, investment, and financial services agreements. This video explores the question in detail.
Explore how being part of the European Union but not the OECD impacts treaty negotiations. This video discusses the influence of EU directives on tax treaties, the limitations faced by
Discover the complex dynamics involved when international conflicts or sanctions impact existing treaties. This video provides detailed insights into treaty suspension, termination, and renegotiation processes governed by the Vienna Convention
In this video, we explore the challenges of applying arm’s length pricing in the diamond industry, evaluate methods like TNMM, RPM, PSM, and CUP, and provide insights into selecting
Dive into the complexities of the Canada v. GlaxoSmithKline Inc. transfer pricing dispute, a landmark case that examines the use of the Resale Price Method (RPM) versus the Comparable Uncontrolled
learn | share | connect
Choose the track that fits your practice focus. All programmes are practitioner-taught, cohort-based, and validated by Middlesex University.
| Dimension | Transfer Pricing | International Taxation | South African Tax Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdictional audience | Global audience, covers all jurisdictions | Global audience, covers all jurisdictions | South Africa specific, relevant to SADC region |
| Ideal for | TP managers, advisors, in-house tax teams, analysts moving into TP | Advisors and managers dealing with cross-border rules, treaties, planning | Practitioners working with the SA Income Tax Act, cases, compliance |
| Core focus | Methods, comparables, DEMPE, documentation, audits, dispute defence | Treaties, source vs residence, anti-avoidance, PE, relief from double tax | Statutory interpretation, case law, assessments, objections, local practice |
| Primary tools | OECD TP Guidelines, UN Manual, BEPS Actions 8–10, 13, case law | OECD and UN Models, MLI, BEPS 1.0 and 2.0, domestic rules, cases | Income Tax Act, SARS practice notes, Tax Administration Act, SA cases |
| Assessment style | Case-based assignments, file reviews, short written defences | Problem questions, treaty interpretation, position papers | Problem questions, statutory analysis, case commentary |
| Typical outcomes | Build defensible TP files and strategies, improve audit readiness | Design cross-border structures within rules, mitigate double tax | Apply SA tax law accurately, manage reviews and disputes |
| Entry point | Start with PG Certificate, progress to PG Diploma, then MSc, or enter later with suitable experience or credits. | ||
| Award | Best for | What you achieve | Assessment highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Certificate | Foundation to intermediate upskilling | Core concepts, frameworks, and applied techniques | Short case write ups, timed responses, applied tasks |
| PG Diploma | Expanding technical depth and application | Advanced analysis, risk management, documentation quality | Integrated case assignments, policy memos, oral defence |
| MSc | Leaders and specialists building authority | Capstone project and research backed practice outcomes | Research project, viva or presentation, publishable summary |
Practical, practitioner-led certificates designed for immediate on-the-job application. Each course can stand alone or act as a pathway into our postgraduate tracks.
| Dimension | Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial | Effectively Managing Tax Teams | Indirect Taxation | Tax Risk Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdictional audience | Global audience | Global audience | Global audience, with local adaptation | Global audience |
| Ideal for | In-house tax, TP managers, litigators, advisors preparing for audits, ADR, trial | Heads of tax, managers, team leads, controllers, emerging leaders | VAT, GST, customs, finance managers, AP, AR, compliance specialists | Tax managers, risk officers, controllers, advisors building governance |
| Core focus | Case theory, evidence files, expert reports, witness prep, courtroom strategy | Operating models, KPIs, workflows, stakeholder management, coaching | VAT design, place of supply, input credits, exemptions, WHT interactions | Risk identification, controls, documentation, audit readiness, dispute playbooks |
| Delivery mode | Online, live sessions plus guided self-study | Online, live sessions plus guided self-study | Online, live sessions plus guided self-study | Online, live sessions plus guided self-study |
| Duration | 16 weeks, part-time | 16 weeks, part-time | 16 weeks, part-time | 16 weeks, part-time |
| Outcomes | Confident litigation preparation and defence for TP disputes | Stronger execution, clear roles, measurable team performance | Reduced VAT errors, better cash flow, fewer surprises at audit | Structured governance, fewer findings, faster dispute resolution |
| Prerequisites | TP fundamentals recommended | Supervisory experience helpful | Basic VAT knowledge helpful | General tax experience helpful |
| Pathway | Progress to PG Certificate in Transfer Pricing | Progress to Mechanics of Leading Tax Teams, PG Certificate (leadership) | Progress to PG programmes, International Tax or SA Tax Law | Progress to PG Certificate in International Taxation or Transfer Pricing |
| Assessment | End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected |
End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected |
End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected |
End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected |