Course Levels - IBFD - International Tax Academy

Course Levels

Introductory
Provides sound basic knowledge and practical understanding of a range of topics.

Intermediate
Provides an in-depth understanding of the course topic and related issues.

Advanced
Explores complex aspects of a topic as applied to real-world scenarios.

The courses offered by the International Tax Academy include introductory and intermediate courses as well as advanced workshops designed to meet the needs of a wide range of participants. In deciding which course is right for you, or your organization, it is important to consider your own needs/objectives, as well as your current level of knowledge and experience.

Objectives of the Course

Introductory courses aim at providing a sound basic knowledge related to a wide range of topics and an understanding of how such knowledge can be applied in practice.
Intermediate courses are designed to gain a thorough understanding of the more complex issues relating to a specific topic.
Advanced courses tackle selected complex issues related to specific topics by means of advanced and practical workshops using case studies and group discussions to examine the application of principles in complex real-world scenarios.

Prerequisites

Introductory course: limited experience in dealing with issues relating to international taxation.
Intermediate course: good knowledge of the domestic law of at least one country in the area covered by the course, previous experience in dealing with cross-border taxation and a good understanding of the basic principles.
Advanced workshop: a thorough knowledge of the domestic tax system of at least one country, in particular the international aspects, and a broad knowledge of the issues and current developments in international tax law.

Contact

IBFD International Tax Academy
P.O. Box 20237
1000 HE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-20-554 0160
Fax: +31-20-620 9397
E-mail: itacourses@ibfd.org