At last – an industry-backed and Skillnet-funded tax qualification!
As recruitment of professionals in all tax categories continues to be in high demand, improving your tax credentials can result in a range of commercially interesting and diverse career opportunities, including setting up your own tax consultancy practice. Griffith College, Ireland’s largest private third-level institution, is delighted to offer the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Taxation. This Skillnetfunded course is endorsed by industry partners and provides a specialised qualification in tax over a single semester.
Taxation is a highly technical and complex area which changes frequently and requires ongoing monitoring of policy. The course is drawn from Griffith College’s Graduate Business School acclaimed MSc in Accounting and Finance Management, and is designed to bridge the gap between tax knowledge and the application of those key skills and competencies. The course is ideal for individuals from a professional accountancy, financial planning, or legal background who want to upskill and develop specialised knowledge in all things tax.
COURSE CONTENT
Participants will significantly extend their skills, knowledge, and client engagement rates in the increasingly complex domestic and global taxation environment. Covering both Irish and International Tax, with an emphasis on the client relationship, this course develops both technical and legal know-how in taxation, augmented by the development of a wider strategic management mindset.
Paula Byrne, tax expert and lead lecturer behind the course, explains: “As we approach 50 years of tax education in Griffith College, it is very exciting to see this course commence. The combination of deep tax knowledge and professional service skills development addresses muchneeded employment skills and offers participants exciting career pathways.”
This course utilises a highly practical approach and is taught by a lecturing team with outstanding industry experience, including Paula Byrne, Naomi Butler, Janette Maxwell of Grant Thornton, and John McLaughlin, barrister and expert tax adviser. The team also works closely
with high-profile industry partners to ensure participants leave with the confidence to put their knowledge into practice.
The course comprises three modules:
■ Taxation (IRL)
■ International Tax Law
■ Business Consultancy
COURSE DELIVERY
This course is delivered over a single semester through a mixture of live online evening classes and some in-person weekends. All online classes are recorded to accommodate participants’ busy schedules. This blended delivery provides the perfect mix of opportunities for flexible learning and on-campus networking and learning experiences. The course is validated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland as a level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
Next Level Skillnet funding is available for companies who support their employees to undertake this course and who meet the eligibility criteria. This funding will cover 40% of the fee cost for participating companies.
To apply for the programme please visit Griffith.ie or contact eilis.oleary@griffith.ie for more information.