course | Value Added Tax (VAT)
Join the Value Added Tax... course taught in English
FNBN-2972 | Value Added Tax (VAT)
course sector : Finance, Accounting and Banking
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| 5 days | 27/07/2026 | 31/07/2026 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | table.bookNow |
| 5 days | 14/12/2026 | 18/12/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | table.bookNow |
| 5 days | 15/03/2027 | 19/03/2027 | Madrid | $4,950 | table.bookNow |
| 5 days | 03/05/2027 | 07/05/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | table.bookNow |
table.courseIntroduction
Value Added Tax (VAT) is more than a tax calculation—it is an end-to-end business process that affects pricing, contracts, cash flow, systems, compliance, and financial reporting. Many organizations face VAT risks due to weak process understanding, misclassification of transactions, or poor coordination between finance, operations, and compliance.
Developed by Boost, this course presents VAT as a managed tax system rather than a standalone accounting task. Participants will gain practical understanding of how VAT applies to business transactions, how to manage VAT compliance obligations, and how to reduce VAT risks through structured controls and clear decision-making.
Boost’s Value Added Tax (VAT) – Intermediate course equips professionals to apply VAT rules confidently while supporting compliant and efficient business operations.
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- Understand VAT concepts and mechanisms clearly
- Identify taxable, zero-rated, exempt, and out-of-scope transactions
- Apply VAT rules to common business scenarios
- Manage VAT registration, reporting, and compliance obligations
- Identify and mitigate VAT risks and errors
- Improve coordination between VAT, finance, and operations
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- Finance and accounting professionals
- Tax and compliance staff
- Procurement, sales, and operations teams
- Internal auditors and risk professionals
- Managers responsible for VAT-related decisions
table.courseOutline | DAY 01
VAT Foundations and Core Concepts
Module 1: Understanding VAT
- What VAT is and how it works
- VAT as a consumption tax
- Role of VAT in business operations
Module 2: VAT Scope and Registration
- Taxable persons and activities
- VAT registration requirements
- Voluntary vs. mandatory registration
table.courseOutline | Day 02
VAT on Business Transactions
Module 3: Taxable Supplies and VAT Rates
- Standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies
- Out-of-scope transactions
- Practical classification challenges
Module 4: Place and Time of Supply
- Determining when VAT applies
- Local vs. cross-border supplies
- Practical implications for contracts
table.courseOutline | Day 03
Input VAT, Output VAT, and Adjustments
Module 5: Input VAT Recovery
- Conditions for VAT recovery
- Partially exempt businesses
- Common recovery errors
Module 6: Output VAT and Adjustments
- Charging and accounting for VAT
- Credit notes, debit notes, and adjustments
- Bad debts and corrections
table.courseOutline | Day 04
VAT Compliance and Controls
Module 7: VAT Invoicing and Documentation
- Tax invoice requirements
- Record keeping and audit trails
- Managing documentation risks
Module 8: VAT Returns and Compliance Processes
- VAT return preparation and review
- Filing deadlines and penalties
- Managing inspections and audits
table.courseOutline | Day 05
VAT Risk Management and Governance
Module 9: VAT Risks and Common Pitfalls
- Misclassification and pricing risks
- Contractual VAT issues
- System and data-related risks
Module 10: Strengthening VAT Management
- VAT control frameworks
- Internal roles and responsibilities
- Continuous compliance improvement
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