ITA Online

Brought to you by the International Tax Academy, ITA Online is the latest addition to its portfolio of training solutions in international taxation.

"Innovating in the field of training, we created ITA Online to provide you with a flexible solution that can help improve your teams’ international taxation expertise. Developed by IBFD specialists in collaboration with world-renowned experts, we are proud to introduce the launch of our first courses in the Tax Treaty Series."

Arcotia Hatsidimitris
Head IBFD International Tax Academy

ITA Online is an interactive online training solution-developed by the International Tax Academy in collaboration with international tax experts.

Main features

Multimedia lessons combine audio, images and text to explain and illustrate concepts.

Self-study assignments allow you to explore concepts further, guided by questions and answers.

Case studies challenge you to apply theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios.

Revision quizzes test your understanding of key concepts and how they are applied.

Further reading on topics is provided from IBFD's online and print publications.

Benefits

“The ITA Online program is a major advancement in efficient and effective learning in tax. The modules cover both the topics concisely and, comprehensively, and with clear perspective. They do so with easy access and clear application to today’s issues.”

Patrick Ellingsworth

Chair of the BIAC-OECD Tax Committee and recently retired as Executive Vice President-Tax for Royal Dutch Shell plc

ITA Online is:

Accessible - available from anywhere in the world and as easy to use as a normal website. No need to download extra software.
Flexible - set your own schedule and study pace
Stimulating - highly interactive multimedia platform
Result-oriented - every topic associates theory with highly practical examples and case studies to develop practical skills

Who can benefit from ITA Online?

• International tax advisers/consultants needing to expand their expertise in international taxation
• Tax managers within companies dealing with cross-border business
• Tax law students further specializing in international taxation
• Governments/ tax authorities wanting to update or enhance their knowledge of international taxation

Launching in May 2009: The Tax Treaty Series

The task at hand:

There are more than 4000 tax treaties worldwide. How to identify risks and opportunities presented by tax treaties?

ITA Online's solution:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of tax treaties in eight courses. Acquire conceptual tools to better manage, advise and plan international tax affairs.

What do I get?

• Each course consists of approximately 8 hours core study and 8 hours further reading.
• Each course can be studied individually or in combination with other courses in the series.
• Key topics are complemented by live interviews and discussions with international experts.
• Course contents are divided into lessons, covering topics in a logical, systematic way.
• A lesson schedule is provided to help you complete the course in the assigned time.
• Access to course material for 8 weeks (minimum 1-2 hours study per week).
• Electronic binder of course material provided for easy reference after the course.