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DID YOU MISS THE MASTERING TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA WORKSHOP?

This insightful online discussion hosted by Mr Schalk Pieterse and Prof Dr Daniel N Erasmus from Middlesex University occurred on Wednesday, 21 February, at 14:00 GMT.

This workshop was designed to give aspiring and practising tax professionals an overview of what is needed to navigate the complex terrain of tax audits, assessments, objections, appeals, tax board hearings, and emerging developments in tax legislation in South Africa.

Schalk Pieterse leads the workshop. However, the additional value lies in the practical knowledge shared by one of South Africa’s foremost advocates of Tax Dispute Resolution, Prof. Dr Daniel N. Erasmus.

This workshop is an essential guide for navigating the complex world of tax dispute resolution in South Africa. With over 30 years of experience, Dr Erasmus and Schalk Pieterse share their extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with tax disputes in South Africa and other jurisdictions. The webinar is particularly beneficial for its practical approach, providing real-world perspectives and strategies for handling tax disputes effectively.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECORDING FREE OF CHARGE!

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

When registering to view this FREE RECORDING, I will personally offer you:

20% of our 6 Week South African Short Course: MASTERING TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA*
10% off any one of the Postgraduate Qualifications listed below.*
20% off the (already) discounted Pre-Order price of my upcoming book – “Conducting a TP Trial“*

*To receive these discounts, you will need to:

Register on the InformaConnect Workshop Portal to view the workshop
Once you have registered, email daniel@iitf.net and inform me, and I will unlock your discount codes.

SHORT COURSE: MASTERING TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

The real value of this 6-WEEK programme lies in the practical knowledge shared by one of South Africa’s foremost advocates of tax dispute resolution, Prof. Dr Daniel N. Erasmus.

Expand your skills and gain knowledge in an area of considerable commercial interest, enhancing your employability potential.
Develop an in-depth and practical understanding of dispute resolution
Examine the latest policy developments that organisations need to deal with in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment
Undertake a flexible, alternative study solution to a traditional on-campus programme, tailor-made for working professionals and studied 100% ONLINE
Improve your career prospects by gaining a high-level qualification without compromising your work commitments and gain the professional skills and practical experience businesses seek today.

The Tax Dispute Resolution course in South Africa is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex terrain of tax audits, assessments, objections, appeals, tax board hearings, and emerging developments in tax legislation. This comprehensive course will give participants a competitive edge in managing tax disputes, ensuring compliance, and securing fair outcomes for their clients or organizations.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS COURSE

Once you have registered to download the workshop, email daniel@iitf.net and inform me, and I will unlock your 20% discount codes for this course.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Middlesex University offers the following Postgraduate Programmes in partnership with the Academy of Tax Law and InformaConnect Ltd:

Have some questions about the programmes?

Please don’t hesitate to contact our Education Consultant, Ben Ellis, at tp@informaconnect.com or call us on +44(0)2080522710.

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

DID YOU MISS THE MASTERING TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA WORKSHOP?

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

SHORT COURSE: MASTERING TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Programmes in Transfer Pricing:

Postgraduate Programmes in International Taxation:

Postgraduate Programmes in South African Tax Law: