Preparatory Course for Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programmes - Taxation

"Singapore’s national Chartered Accountant qualification The Singapore CA Qualification is the national CA qualification, developed by the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC), and administered by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). SAC is a statutory Board under the Singapore Ministry of Finance. COURSE OUTLINE Personal income tax liabilities The use of exemptions or reliefs in deferring and minimising income tax liabilities Corporate tax income liabilities Withholding tax Stamp duty Goods services tax The importance of taxation to personal and corporate financial management The impact of relevant taxes in relevant situations and courses of action, including the interaction of taxes Ethically minimise and/or defer tax liabilities by the use of standard tax planning measures Communicating with clients, the IRAS and other professionals in an appropriate manner Internationally Recognised The Singapore CA Qualification is designed to be globally recognised and internationally portable. Through the Reciprocal Membership Agreements (RMAs) with members of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW), the most prestigious group of professional bodies, the Singapore CA Qualification is mutually recognised with world-renowned chartered accountant qualifications. RMAs have been signed with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI). Professional Qualification with an Asian Perspective The qualification comes with a curriculum of cutting edge technical skills and a strong set of soft skills that are much needed in the corporate world. It also weaves together elements that meet the needs of Singapore and the Asian market, making this a truly unique accountancy programme."