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The International Institute for Tax and Finance Ltd (I/I/T/F) has been operating since 2005 and has grown from a specialised provider of short courses to a global leader in comprehensive postgraduate tax law qualifications.

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2005

The Start

The International Institute for Tax and Finance (I/I/T/F) is established. Its initial educational offerings are seminars and webinars.

2005

2008

Postgraduate Education

The I/I/T/F partnered with Thomas Jefferson School (TJSL) of Law in San Diego as its validation partner. This marked its entry into full postgraduate programmes, beginning with the Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Procedural Law.

2008

2010

Transfer Princing

I/I/T/F developed the Postgraduate Diploma in Transfer Pricing, the first postgraduate qualification in transfer procing at the time.  The programme is validated by TJSL.

2010

2012

Entry into South Africa

I/I/T/F expanded into jurisdiction-specific programmes by entering the South African market with the first online Higher Diploma in Taxation. It was the first time the ‘HDip’ was offered in South Africa by an international educational institution.

2012

2013

International Tax

I/I/T/F expanded its global reach by launching the first online Postgraduate Diploma in International Taxation that is not tied to any single jurisdiction – a truly global PG-Dip in International Tax.

2013

2014

InformaConnect

I/I/T/F signed a marketing agreement with InformaConnect Ltd to promote postgraduate programmes in taxation.

2014

2015

10 Years of Academic Excellence

In 2015 we mark the 10th anniversary of I/I/T/F. This year, I/I/T/F delivers 6 postgraduate programmes validated by TJSL.

2015

2017

Middlesex University, London

I/I/T/F  extended its partnership with InformaConnect and, in doing so, established a new programme validation arrangement with Middlesex University, London.

2017

2020

Academy of Tax Law

I/I/T/F established a new division, the Academy of Tax Law (AoTL), as the focal point for all international taxation programmes and courses.

2020

2022

MSc (Master) Programmes

AoTL extended its postgraduate programmes to deliver MSc (Master) programmes, also validated by Middlesex University, London.

2022

2024

IFF – International Faculty of Finance

AoTL entered into a partnership with IFF to offer shorter Postgraduate Certificate courses, validated by Middlesex University, London.

2024

2025

20 Years of Academic Excellence

In 2025 we mark the 20th anniversary of I/I/T/F and AoTL. This year, AoTL delivers 13 postgraduate programmes validated by Middlesex University, along with 7 additional short courses.

2025

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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.

Awards Ladder

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

IFF Certificate Courses

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