CIOT’s Advanced Diploma in International Taxation

The Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) is a specialist advanced qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

The IBFD International Tax Academy is a recognized course provider for ADIT and offers a range of online, open and in-house courses, which provide a good grounding for several topics of the diploma.
 
(Please note that the courses listed below cover certain topics required for Paper I and Paper III of the ADIT and provide students with a good grounding in these topics. However, none of the courses are in themselves sufficient preparation for the exams. When selecting a course, please consult the ADIT Syllabus and Guidance Notes and the individual program for each course.)
 

Discount

CIOT has negotiated a discount of 20% (no other discount or reduction to the course fee will apply) on all ITA open and online courses. In order to receive a discount you must quote your CIOT membership number or ADIT number at the time of registration.

 
PAPER I – Principles of International Taxation

 

ITA Open (classroom) courses: 

  • Summer Course
  • Principles of International Taxation
  • Interpretation and Application of Tax Treaties
  • International Taxation of Expatriates
  • Introduction to Transfer Pricing
  • Principles of Transfer Pricing
  • Practical Application of Tax Treaties
  • Tax Treaties Workshop
  • Treaties and Tax Planning
  • International Tax Aspects of Permanent Establishments
  • Hybrid Financial Instruments
  • Derivative Instruments
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax Aspects of Fund Structuring and Acquisition Techniques
  • International Tax Planning for Multinational Enterprises
  • Practical Aspects of International Tax Planning
  • Transfer Pricing: Intangibles and Intra-group Finance
  • Transfer Pricing Aspects of Business Restructurings
  • Transfer Pricing Workshop

ITA Online courses:

  • Fundamentals of Tax Treaties
  • Residence
  • Permanent Establishments
  • Employment and Related Income
  • Passive Income
  • Business Profits

PAPER III – Principles of Corporate and International Taxation – Secondary Jurisdiction – European Community Option – Transfer Pricing


ITA Open (classroom) courses:

  • EU Direct Corporate Taxation
  • Corporate Taxation – International and EU Aspects
  • Introduction to European Value Added Tax
  • European Value Added Tax – Selected Issues
  • Taxation of Holding Companies in Europe
  • Introduction to Transfer Pricing
  • Principles of Transfer Pricing

ITA Online Transfer Pricing Study Guide

(Paper III - Option F – Transfer Pricing)

New for 2012 is the ITA Online Transfer Pricing Study Guide, available online and designed to build transfer pricing expertise. The contents and structure of the Study Guide are based specifically on the Paper III - Option F - Transfer Pricing syllabus.

Documentation and resources for students

Extensive documentation and resources are made available to participants in ITA courses:

  • Pre-course preparation: Participants have access to extensive online reading material (e.g. legal documentation, case law and related articles/literature), to prepare for course participation and expand their knowledge after the course.
  • Binders: Participants in all open courses receive a binder containing documentation on the course topics for reference during the course.
  • IBFD Online collections: After attending a course, participants may be granted access to relevant IBFD Online collections(s) for another 2 weeks for further reading/research.
  • IBFD Library: Participants have access to a vast array of study material in the IBFD library for their own research purposes. To ensure that a place is available for you, please contact the library directly via email.