Description
Certification Name: Certified Value Added Tax (VAT) Practitioner
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BAF/CVATP/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Value Added Tax (VAT) Practitioner course is designed to develop in-depth knowledge and practical skills in VAT regulations, compliance procedures, and advisory services. This course empowers learners to effectively manage VAT obligations for individuals, businesses, and corporate entities, whether in India (for states where VAT still applies on specific goods) or internationally (especially in GCC, EU, and African countries).
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional – International Certification and Assessment Body.
Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to VAT: Definition and Concept of VAT, Evolution and Importance of VAT, Types of VAT Systems (Invoice-Based, Account-Based), Difference Between VAT and Sales Tax, VAT Structure in Different Countries, Basic Terminology in VAT.
Module 2: VAT Registration and Legal Framework: Eligibility and Threshold for VAT Registration, VAT Registration Process and Documentation, Voluntary and Mandatory Registration, VAT Identification Number (TIN/VATIN), Cancellation and Amendment of Registration, Overview of VAT Laws and Regulations.
Module 3: Taxable Transactions and Valuation: Definition of Supply of Goods and Services, Place and Time of Supply Rules, Taxable and Exempt Supplies, Determining the Taxable Value, Input and Output Tax Calculation, Composite and Mixed Supplies.
Module 4: Input Tax Credit and Record Keeping: Concept and Scope of Input Tax Credit (ITC), Conditions and Restrictions on Claiming ITC, Adjustment of Input and Output Tax, Maintaining VAT Records and Invoices, Periodic Reconciliations, Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping.
Module 5: VAT Returns and Payments: Filing Periodic VAT Returns, Deadlines and Formats of VAT Returns, Payment of VAT and Online Portal Use, Interest, Penalties and Non-Compliance, VAT Refund Procedures, VAT Audit and Assessment.
Module 6: Practical Applications and Case Studies: VAT for E-commerce and Cross-Border Transactions, Sector-wise VAT Compliance (Retail, Manufacturing, Services), Handling VAT Disputes and Notices, VAT Software and Automation Tools, International Best Practices, Real-life Case Studies and Common Errors.
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
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