Equip yourself with the knowledge to turn tax challenges into opportunities and unlock new avenues for professional growth and success. This course will give you a thorough grounding in Ireland’s key tax heads, allowing you to make informed financial decisions, optimise tax strategies, and ensure compliance with confidence. Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring tax professional, or someone keen to enhance their personal finance skills, this course provides the essential toolkit to master the minutiae of the Irish tax system.
COURSE LENGTH:
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- Self-Employed Income Tax: Part 1
- Self-Employed Income Tax: Part 2
- Employee Income Tax: Part 1
- Employee Income Tax: Part 2
- Employee & Self-Employed Income Tax
- Value Added Tax
- Corporation Tax
- Capital Gains Tax: Part 1
- Capital Gains Tax: Part 2
- Capital Acquisitions Tax: Part 1
- Capital Acquisitions Tax: Part 2
- Revision & Practice
STUDY OPTIONS:
Part Time
1 x 3 hour live online evening class per week over 12 weeks
SUMMARY:
This is a hands-on, practical course for anyone seeking to deepen their tax expertise and eager to grasp the tax implications of business decisions, regardless of skill level or career path. We unlock the secrets of Irish taxation, giving you invaluable skills and insights as you explore what it means to be tax compliant in Ireland. From income tax and value added tax to corporation tax and capital gains tax, this comprehensive course equips you with a nuanced understanding of tax principles and legislation.
Through engaging lectures, practical case studies, and interactive discussions, you’ll gain the expertise to navigate intricate tax scenarios with confidence. Your expert instructor, with years of industry experience behind them, will guide you through each tax head, offering invaluable advice and real-world examples along the way. With taxation laws and regulations constantly evolving, we will equip you with the very latest knowledge and skills to navigate the tax system effectively.
Whether you’re seeking to advance in your current role, transition to a new career path, or enhance your business acumen, this course will help you build the expertise needed for complex tax computations and returns. You will be ready to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and identify opportunities to minimise your liabilities. Learners taking part in this course will now have access to the EBSCO Online Library, free of charge, for the full duration of the course. Here you can browse thousands of relevant journal articles and other reliable academic and commercial texts like the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Forbes Magazine, to supplement your learning and assignments.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
This course will give you an arsenal of skills and knowledge for career progression and professional growth, whether in practice or in industry. You will gain a deep understanding of the Irish tax system, hone your technical and analytical expertise, and navigate complex tax strategies with confidence, allowing you to stand out as a valuable asset to employers and clients alike. The hands-on approach of the course ensures that you’re not just acquiring theoretical knowledge but also gaining the practical skills necessary to thrive in a tax role.
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
This course is assessed through multiple-choice quizzes presented throughout the course (worth 20% of your assessment) and a written assignment of 3,000 words (worth 80% of your assessment). Both assessments are due two weeks after the end of the course, and students are allowed two attempts at the multiple-choice quizzes.
Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You’ll also be able to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your achievement to your network as well as recruiters and potential employers searching for individuals with your skills and experience.
This course is not on the National Framework of Qualifications.
LEARNER PROFILE:
This course caters to a diverse range of individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of the tax landscape – from career entrants to business owners to finance professionals. The expert-led material includes interactive sessions and opportunities to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. It is expected that you will dedicate two hours self-study practice each week in addition to the three hours of live expert lessons. You will learn about all the major Irish tax heads, prepare key tax computations, identify tax planning opportunities, and ensure timely compliance with relevant legislation. Some bookkeeping knowledge is beneficial but not essential. This course does not cover bookkeeping or payroll concepts.
