Finance & Accounting
Taxation
Understand tax systems, compliance, and planning for individuals and businesses.
Curriculum
Your six-week path
Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.
- 1Week 1
Principles of Taxation
Understand why and how taxes work.
- Purpose and principles of taxation
- Types of taxes
- Tax authorities and administration
- Taxpayer rights and obligations
- 2Week 2
Income Tax – Individuals
Compute personal income tax.
- Taxable income and exemptions
- Employment income (PAYE)
- Deductions and reliefs
- Filing personal returns
- 3Week 3
Corporate Taxation
Tax the business entity.
- Company tax computation
- Allowable and disallowable expenses
- Capital allowances
- Losses and reliefs
- 4Week 4
Indirect Taxes
Understand consumption-based taxes.
- Value added tax (VAT)
- Excise and customs duties
- Withholding tax
- Input/output tax and returns
- 5Week 5
Tax Planning & Compliance
Stay compliant and optimize legally.
- Tax planning vs. evasion
- Compliance and record keeping
- Penalties and audits
- Transfer pricing basics
- 6Week 6
Practice & Capstone
Apply tax knowledge to real cases.
- International taxation overview
- Recent tax reforms
- Case studies
- Capstone: full tax computation and return
Levels
Choose the level that fits you
Taxation is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.
- 1
Beginner
Start from the fundamentalsFor students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.
- 2
Intermediate
Build on what you knowFor students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.
- 3
Advanced
Master complex skillsFor experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.
- 4
Professional
Industry-ready expertiseFor working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.
- 5
Diploma
Full certification trackA comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.
Test your knowledge
A quick 4-question check on Taxation. Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.
1. A direct tax is paid:
2. VAT is an example of:
3. Tax compliance means:
4. Corporate tax is levied on:
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