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Dr. Daniel N Erasmus to Address Key Transfer Pricing Challenges at Africa 2024 Conference

The Academy of Tax Law is excited to announce an online Transfer Pricing Conference specifically emphasising Africa. This event will take place in November 2024 and will delve into global transfer pricing issues, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities within the African context. While final dates are yet to be confirmed, we are committed to delivering a valuable and engaging conference experience.

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Understanding Transfer Pricing in Africa

Transfer pricing in Africa presents unique challenges due to diverse regulatory environments and economic conditions. Dr. Daniel N Erasmus, with his extensive background in tax risk management and international tax law, will provide invaluable perspectives on how MNEs can effectively manage these challenges.

Key Topics to be Covered

At the conference, Dr. Erasmus will delve into several critical areas of transfer pricing in Africa:

Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to local and international transfer pricing regulations.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating transfer pricing risks.
Dispute Resolution: Strategies for resolving transfer pricing disputes with tax authorities.

Why Transfer Pricing Matters

Transfer pricing is a crucial aspect of international business operations, particularly for MNEs operating in multiple jurisdictions. Effective transfer pricing strategies can help companies minimize tax liabilities and avoid penalties. Dr. Erasmus’s expertise in this field is instrumental for businesses looking to optimize their transfer pricing policies.

Significance for Multinational Enterprises

Dr. Erasmus’s participation underscores the importance of addressing transfer pricing complexities in Africa. His expertise will benefit attendees by providing practical strategies and insights tailored to the African context. This conference is a must-attend for international taxation and transfer pricing professionals as well as representatives of African revenue authorities.

Why Attend Transfer Pricing Africa 2024?

Gain Global and Local Insights: Understand transfer pricing issues from a global and African perspective.
Learn from Experts: Hear from renowned professionals, including Dr. Daniel N. Erasmus.
Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest regulatory changes and compliance requirements.
Network: Connect with peers and industry leaders to exchange ideas and best practices.

Join us in November 2024 for an insightful and engaging conference on “Transfer Pricing Africa 2024.”

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Dr. Daniel N Erasmus’s Expertise

Dr. Erasmus is a seasoned tax attorney with a Ph.D. in Tax and Constitutional Law. He has authored numerous textbooks on tax risk management and has been a prominent figure in tax litigation and advisory services. His role as an adjunct professor at Middlesex University in London further underscores his authority in the field.

Compare Programmes

Choose the track that fits your practice focus. All programmes are practitioner-taught, cohort-based, and validated by Middlesex University.

Dimension	Transfer Pricing	International Taxation	South African Tax Law
Jurisdictional audience	Global audience, covers all jurisdictions	Global audience, covers all jurisdictions	South Africa specific, relevant to SADC region
Ideal for	TP managers, advisors, in-house tax teams, analysts moving into TP	Advisors and managers dealing with cross-border rules, treaties, planning	Practitioners working with the SA Income Tax Act, cases, compliance
Core focus	Methods, comparables, DEMPE, documentation, audits, dispute defence	Treaties, source vs residence, anti-avoidance, PE, relief from double tax	Statutory interpretation, case law, assessments, objections, local practice
Primary tools	OECD TP Guidelines, UN Manual, BEPS Actions 8–10, 13, case law	OECD and UN Models, MLI, BEPS 1.0 and 2.0, domestic rules, cases	Income Tax Act, SARS practice notes, Tax Administration Act, SA cases
Assessment style	Case-based assignments, file reviews, short written defences	Problem questions, treaty interpretation, position papers	Problem questions, statutory analysis, case commentary
Typical outcomes	Build defensible TP files and strategies, improve audit readiness	Design cross-border structures within rules, mitigate double tax	Apply SA tax law accurately, manage reviews and disputes
Entry point	Start with PG Certificate, progress to PG Diploma, then MSc, or enter later with suitable experience or credits.

Awards Ladder

Award	Best for	What you achieve	Assessment highlights
PG Certificate	Foundation to intermediate upskilling	Core concepts, frameworks, and applied techniques	Short case write ups, timed responses, applied tasks
PG Diploma	Expanding technical depth and application	Advanced analysis, risk management, documentation quality	Integrated case assignments, policy memos, oral defence
MSc	Leaders and specialists building authority	Capstone project and research backed practice outcomes	Research project, viva or presentation, publishable summary

IFF Certificate Courses

Practical, practitioner-led certificates designed for immediate on-the-job application. Each course can stand alone or act as a pathway into our postgraduate tracks.

Dimension	Conducting a Transfer Pricing Trial	Effectively Managing Tax Teams	Indirect Taxation	Tax Risk Management
Jurisdictional audience	Global audience	Global audience	Global audience, with local adaptation	Global audience
Ideal for	In-house tax, TP managers, litigators, advisors preparing for audits, ADR, trial	Heads of tax, managers, team leads, controllers, emerging leaders	VAT, GST, customs, finance managers, AP, AR, compliance specialists	Tax managers, risk officers, controllers, advisors building governance
Core focus	Case theory, evidence files, expert reports, witness prep, courtroom strategy	Operating models, KPIs, workflows, stakeholder management, coaching	VAT design, place of supply, input credits, exemptions, WHT interactions	Risk identification, controls, documentation, audit readiness, dispute playbooks
Delivery mode	Online, live sessions plus guided self-study	Online, live sessions plus guided self-study	Online, live sessions plus guided self-study	Online, live sessions plus guided self-study
Duration	16 weeks, part-time	16 weeks, part-time	16 weeks, part-time	16 weeks, part-time
Outcomes	Confident litigation preparation and defence for TP disputes	Stronger execution, clear roles, measurable team performance	Reduced VAT errors, better cash flow, fewer surprises at audit	Structured governance, fewer findings, faster dispute resolution
Prerequisites	TP fundamentals recommended	Supervisory experience helpful	Basic VAT knowledge helpful	General tax experience helpful
Pathway	Progress to PG Certificate in Transfer Pricing	Progress to Mechanics of Leading Tax Teams, PG Certificate (leadership)	Progress to PG programmes, International Tax or SA Tax Law	Progress to PG Certificate in International Taxation or Transfer Pricing
Assessment	End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected	End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected	End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected	End of module progress assessment 5000-word assignment if PG-Cert option elected

Transfer Pricing

International Tax

South African Tax Law

Mechanics of Conducting a TP Trial

Mechanics of Leading Tax Teams

Mechanics of Indirect Taxation

Mechanics of Tax Risk Management

Mastering Tax Dispute Resolution in South Africa