The purpose of the Tax Professional Preparation Courses is to ensure that learners are adequately prepared and equipped before attempting to write the assessment of the South African institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT). SAIT’s two assessments are

Credo Business College (Credo) is a private training company, specialising in the field of financial training. Credo is an accredited serv ice provider that , in l ine wi th the Government’s National skills Development Strategy, supports national and sectoral growth, development and equity principles. Credo is accredited by the Quality council for Traders and Occupations (QCTO) to offer the Occupational Certificate: Tax Technician.

Credo successfully presented the preparation courses for the SAIT ITC and EISA written during June 2016 - 2019 and November 2016 - 2018. The preparation courses are developed to empower and motivate the learners and are designed to the needs of learners attempting the

Ÿ Tax Technician External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).

Ÿ Tax Technician Initial Test of Competence (ITC)

The preparation courses focus on the more practical aspects of writing these assessments. The contact sessions concentrate on revising key technical aspects; doing practical questions; offering exam techniques.

Tax Professional Preparation Courses

Ÿ Second Saturday contact session

We, therefore, recommend that each learner work though all the topics of the Tax Tecnician curriculum and the previous exam papers before the preparation course starts. Learners will then be enabled to participate in the contact session and they will be able to address any knowledge gaps that exist.

Course Structure - ITC Exam (June & November)

Ÿ First Saturday contact session

Ÿ Recordings and a slide pack of prior Tax Technician ITC preparation courses with guidance how to work through these recordings and slide pack before the formal June/November examinations

The Study Information Package includes

Ÿ SAIT ITC previous exam papers.

SAIT assessments for the first time, or as a repeater.

Ÿ Online facilitator support.

Ÿ Learners receive a study package prior to the start of the Preparation Course

Ÿ Recommended timetable that learners should follow

The study package will enable the learners to start early with their preparation for the June/November SAIT ITC. This will ensure that learners are on a sound foundation prior to the preparation course in order to maximise the learning opportunity.

TAX TECHNICIAN PREPARATION

COURSE: INITIAL TEST OF

COMPETENCE (ITC)

Administrative Arrangements

L e a r n e r s w h o a r e p r e p a r i n g f o r t h e June/November SAIT Tax Technician ITC Exam should attend in order to:Ÿ Understand key areas and thus deepening

their knowledge of tax topicsŸ Improve exam techniques and skills to

generate marks

Who should attend and why?

Ÿ Identify relevant and practical issues

Ÿ Be supported in planning their preparation for the ITC.

Ÿ Receive online support from course facilitators

EnrolmentEnrolments are open for the Tax Technician ITC Preparation Course from Monday, 12 August 2019 until close of business on Friday, 11 October 2019.

Payment must be made in fu l l before commencement of the preparation course. Once proof of payment is received by Credo, learner registration will be confirmed.

Venue for Saturday’s scheduled contact sessions

Payment Regulations

Dates of Preparation Course

To enrol, please contact Credo.

Ÿ Saturday, 26 October 2019

Credo Pretoria Office

Ÿ Saturday, 2 November 2019Ÿ Continuing online support by course

facilitators.

Ÿ Study information pack

Catering

Juanita Dolphin (Course Coordinator)

Contact session classes and distance learning support.

Learners should bring the following to the contact sessions

Learners should bring their own snacks and lunch. Water, tea and coffee will be provided.

Time

Mode of Delivery

Ÿ Pen and paper

9:00 - 14:00

Ÿ Any current published tax textbooks and Tax Acts. Recommended textbook: SILKE: South Africa Income Tax 2019 (Authors: Madeleine Stiglingh; Linda van Heerden et al; Publisher: LexisNexis South Africa).

Cost per Learner

Language of Instruction

Email: jdolphin@credobusinesscollege.co.za

R2 500 (incl VAT) - ITC Preparation Course

English

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Contact Details

Telephone number: 012 348 3888

Presenter

Ms Sadiyya Mosam

Sadiyya is a well-spoken, energetic and confident person who is very approachable and easy to work with. She has obtained her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree and her Higher Diploma in Tax Law. She continued her studies in obtaining a Higher Certificate in Islamic Finance, Banking and Law. She has within the last few years released three media articles which have been published in reputable media publications. Sadiyya has gained experience in the financial, auditing and tax field over the past few years, specialising mainly in auditing and taxation. She has been actively involved in training sessions and she has lectured at the MGI (Midrand Graduate Institution), Varsity College Sandton and Charter Quest. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between the educational sector and work environment.