Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
VAT and other indirect taxes affect almost every transaction and are a frequent source of errors, penalties and cash leakage. Finance teams need practical knowledge to manage compliance and risk.
This Aractech course covers VAT principles, taxable supplies and place of supply, input tax recovery, invoicing requirements, cross-border transactions, VAT returns and reconciliations, e-invoicing and digital reporting, audits and VAT risk management. It provides general guidance and does not constitute tax advice.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain VAT principles and mechanics
- Determine taxable supplies and place of supply
- Manage input tax recovery
- Meet invoicing and record requirements
- Handle cross-border transactions
- Prepare returns, manage audits and control VAT risk
Who should attend
Target audience
- Tax and VAT specialists
- Accountants and finance managers
- Accounts payable and receivable staff
- Financial controllers
- Auditors
- Business owners
Methodology
Learning approach
- Worked examples
- Case studies
- Return preparation exercises
- Group discussions
- Checklists
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
VAT Principles
- How VAT works
- Taxable persons
- Supplies
- Coffee break
- Supplies (continued)
- Rates and exemptions
- Exercise: VAT treatment
Day 2
Place of Supply and Recovery
- Place of supply
- Input tax recovery
- Partial exemption
- Coffee break
- Partial exemption (continued)
- Blocked costs
- Workshop: Recovery calculation
Day 3
Invoicing and Cross-Border
- Invoice requirements
- Imports and exports
- Intra-community supplies
- Coffee break
- Intra-community supplies (continued)
- Reverse charge
- Exercise: Cross-border cases
Day 4
Returns and Digital Reporting
- VAT returns
- Reconciliations
- E-invoicing
- Coffee break
- E-invoicing (continued)
- Digital reporting
- Lab: VAT return
Day 5
Audits and Risk
- VAT audits
- Common errors
- Controls
- Coffee break
- Controls (continued)
- Risk management
- Capstone: VAT risk review
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does VAT and Indirect Tax Management (AF-038) cover?
This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Tax and VAT specialists, Accountants and finance managers, Accounts payable and receivable staff
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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