Beyond the CIOT Diploma: Tax Technology Training Guide

In an era shaped by digital evolution, tax technology has emerged as a pivotal asset for businesses, transforming the way tax functions operate. The demand for skilled professionals in this domain is soaring across the UK and Europe, prompting many candidates to seek guidance on tax technology training.

So, with this in mind, we’ve put everything we know about the training and development opportunities in this area into this downloadable Tax Technology Training Guide  and also below, with all the relevant links.

Institutional 

CIOT Diploma in Tax Technology

Tax engine certifications

Vertex 

• Indirect Tax O Series 9 Certified Implementer VAT
• Indirect Tax O Series 9 Certified Implementer Sales & Use Tax 
• Indirect Tax Chain Flow Accelerator for SAP VAT Certified Implementer 

Thomson Reuters 

• ONESOURCE Indirect compliance VAT professional user
• ONESOURCE Indirect compliance VAT certified implementer
• ONESOURCE Global Trade Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Professional User 
• ONESOURCE Global Trade Content Professional User 
• ONESOURCE Corporate Tax Professional User

Avalara 

• Certified Implements Program Avalara AvaTax
• Certified Implements Program Avalara VAT Reporting

Tax Systems

• Alphatax Accounts Analysis
• Alphatax Tax Accounting
• Alphatax Group
• Accounts Integration

University courses

• Master Specialisation in Tax & Technology – Maastricht University
• Tax Law Technology – WU Vienna
• Tax & Technology I – VU Amsterdam
• Tax & Technology II – Tilburg University
• Computational Science of Taxation – Maastricht University
• Post-Master Tax & Technology – VU Amsterdam

ERP Certifications

Oracle 

• Oracle Financials Cloud : Advanced Tax Implementation 

SAP

• SAP Global Trade Services – Record of Achievement 
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP s/4HANA for Tax Implementation

EY 

• EY SAP Certification – Tax Platinum
• EY SAP Certification – Tax  Gold
• EY SAP Certification – Tax  Silver 

Data

Alteryx Academy 

ICAEW Data Analytics Certificate Programme 

Irish Tax Institute – Tax & Data modules 1-4 

Third Party Learning

1. Xyto Tax Technology Belt System Certification 
2. IMF Academy Tax Technology Course 
3. TTA – First steps into Tax-AI 
4. BDO Tax Tech Certification

Academies

Wolters Kluwer Tax Academy Tax Technology Certificate

DigiTax, Antwerp Tax Academy – University of Antwerp 

PwC’s Digital Tax Academy

KPMG’s Digital Tax Academy

Events

1. TEI
2. Informa
3. Thought Leader Global
4. Uniglobal

Certifications stand as a crucial gateway for tax professionals aiming to excel in an era defined by digital transformation. The landscape is rich with opportunities for those who seek to enhance their skills and adapt to the evolving tax environment.

For further insight connect with our dedicated Tax Team for personalised guidance on the optimal certifications and training aligned with your career goals. 

And, to make your exploration even more convenient, we’ve condensed all this valuable information into an exclusive cheat sheet. Reach out to our Head of Tax, Alex Mann, to access your PDF copy and take the first step toward unlocking your full potential.