EY's first edition of the Award in Introductory VAT is officially complete with 16 students being awarded a certificate.

This year's course started in October as a comprehensive understanding of Maltese VAT which works both as a beginner's curriculum and a brush-up of the technical aspects for those already in the industry. Spread over eight trainer-led sessions and a written assessment the successful completion of all modules culminates in an award of MQF Level 6 (2 ECTS) from EY Malta authorised by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.

The main modules concern an Introduction to VAT and Treatment of VAT Domestic Supplies; Cross Border Supplies focusing on Good and Services; VAT Refunds, Registrations, Forms and Obligations and Special Schemes. A total of two in-person sessions are compulsory to be eligible for the final examination which will be held in December.

In-person lectures are to be held at EY Malta's Connect Learning Centre and led by EY senior Tax manager, Saviour Bezzina and EY Tax manager, Kurt Cuschieri. Bezzina is a warranted accountant with over 15 years of experience whose expertise at the firm revolves around VAT consultancy services to a range of local and international clients. With a decade of experience in EY's Tax team Cuschieri is currently involved in providing tax advisory services to both local and multinational clients operating in various sectors on a number of matters including setting up of operations in Malta, cross border transactions and impact arising from tax legislation changes.

"Following the success of this initiative I am happy to announce that we have launched a second edition of the award in Introductory VAT. The value of the course was made evident in the interest it generated further showing the importance for a comprehensive understanding in VAT whether you are a beginner looking into joining the profession, a student or running a business. With tax being a constantly changing landscape having the right fundamentals guiding your business decisions can be the make or break for every professional," said EY Malta Tax partner, Chris Naudi.

Award in Introductory VAT is also eligible for the Get Qualified scheme which allows students to recover part of the costs incurred.

For more information on registration and modules for the second edition please visit: https://www.ey.com/en_mt/events/award-in-introductory-vat1