Course overview
VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCC: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCC. It covers the principles, the requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of VAT & Corporate Tax in the GCC
- Apply the relevant requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for finance professionals, accountants, auditors and budget holders with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–22 Jan 2027 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Jan 2027 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Apr 2027 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jul 2027 | Dublin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Oct – 5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Apr 2028 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 May 2028 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 May – 1 Jun 2028 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Bangkok Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Jul 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 Aug 2029 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Dec 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Jan 2030 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Feb 2030 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 May 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Nov – 6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |