Press Release

2012

KPMG and NIIT Imperia launch pioneering tax training programs for corporate and aspiring professionals

New Delhi, January 04, 2012: KPMG in India, in collaboration with NIIT Imperia today announced the launch of 3 new Taxation Programs- Certificate Program in Tax Regulations, Advanced Program in Tax Regulations and Diploma in Tax Regulations, primarily designed to meet the growing training needs of finance, accounting, taxation professionals and other stakeholders.

The programs will be offered in 30 NIIT Imperia centers spread across 21 major cities of the country. Admissions to the programs are open, and the batches will start in the first week of February, 2012. Students can find details of these programs athttp://bit.ly/kpmgtax or at the toll free number 1800-266-0304.

KPMG's senior professionals will use NIIT's innovative Synchronous Learning Technology to deliver training on these Taxation Programs. The Tax diploma programs are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to prepare the industry in advance for the proposed regulations of DTC and GST.
  
Speaking on the occasion, Uday Ved, Head of Tax, KPMG in India said, “With India standing on the threshold of major tax reforms, there is an increased demand for knowledgeable and well-versed tax experts. KPMG in collaboration with NIIT Imperia aims to cater to this demand by helping create a pool of professionals who would be equipped to deal with legislative and practical aspects of taxation and also be prepared for the new tax regimes.”

G. Raghavan, Chief Executive, Career Building Solutions, NIIT Ltd. remarked, “We are pleased to extend our offerings to now include three new programs on tax regulations by KPMG. These programs will provide an ideal platform to accounts and finance professionals who wish to gain unique insight in the field of taxation and move to the next levels in their career.”

The emphasis of the customized taxation programs is placed on technical competence and practical applications of the current tax and regulatory framework, including research and planning. Participants will be exposed to all areas of taxation, including transfer pricing, domestic and international tax and various indirect taxes (such as Service tax, VAT, Customs etc).

The one and a half month Certificate Program in Tax Regulations will enable participants to get a working knowledge of various tax laws and regulatory matters, while the one month Advanced Program in Tax Regulations will focus on finer aspects, such as interpretation of law and analysis of key judicial pronouncements and emerging trends.  The two and a half month Diploma in Tax Regulations will encompass both the above programs. Participants will be presented certificates jointly by KPMG in India and NIIT imperia on successful completion of the program.

Earlier KPMG and NIIT Imperia had launched the One and a half month ‘Advanced Certificate Program on IFRS’ to help companies and individuals transition from the Indian GAAP to IFRS. The program has enabled over 1000 professionals in the last two years to swiftly understand IFRS and assess the implications in their work environment.