Short Learning Programme / Taxation 31
Short Learning Programme

Taxation 31

Instructor
Teacher

Department of Commercial Accounting

Last updated

10 Apr, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short-learning programme (SLP) is to increase a student's practical and theoretical tax knowledge of the ground rules regarding Income Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) and to apply this knowledge to non-residents. The SLP deals with the inclusion of complex taxable amounts and recoupments in the gross income of individuals and enterprises and the deductions available to these taxpayers. This SLP forms part of a suite of three SLPs offered to students who do not meet the taxation entry requirements for further study or association with professional accountancy bodies.

Admission Requirements:

Students must meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Accounting (B3A17Q) qualification or the Bachelor of Accountancy (B34ACP) (distance) qualification;            
 OR   

  • must have obtained a relevant qualification at an NQF level 7; and                                                       
  • must have completed Taxation 2AB (TAX2B00) or the short-learning programme Introduction to Taxation (S3P15O).

This SLP will only be offered if there is sufficient interest.

Course Curriculum

The following topics will be covered:

  • Practical and theoretical concepts regarding Income Tax for both individuals and enterprises.  
  • Practical and theoretical concepts and ground rules regarding Value-added tax.  
  • Practical and theoretical concepts regarding non-residents.  

Your Instructors

Department of Commercial Accounting

Department of Commercial Accounting

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 14 Jul 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025
  • Course Starts: Monday, 25 Aug 2025
  • Course Ends: Sunday, 12 Oct 2025
Taxation 31
R 5260
Important Notice: ICT Levy

Please note the following ICT levy structure:

  • For South African Students:
    • • No ICT levy is charged for offerings totaling less than 60 credits.
    • • An ICT levy of R500 is applicable to offerings totaling 60 credits or more. (This levy applies to certain programmes; please verify applicability for your selected programme).
  • For International Students: A standard, non-subsidised ICT levy of R1060 applies to all offerings.
This course includes:
Duration 2 months
Focus Area Sustainable and just economies
Accredited Yes
NQF Level 7
Mode of Delivery Scheduled delivery — asynchronous only
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 8/25/2025