PwC India’s Tax Academy launches first-of-its-kind GST executive professional certification

NEW DELHI: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India's Tax Academy launched a first-of-its-kind executive professional certification programme on goods and service tax (GST) on the online learning platform Coursera.

The 24-week GST programme designed and developed by PwC India aims to equip learners with job-ready skills and increase their employability. The course focuses on practical knowledge of GST including applicability of GST on transactions and how to undertake compliances and file returns. The programmes aims to bridge the skills gap in taxation and support job seekers in becoming part of India’s workforce of the future.

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The Tax Academy will also focus on enabling working professionals to gain advanced knowledge through curated upskilling, re-skilling and stackable programmes needed to progress and succeed in their careers. Upon completion of the course the learners earn a professional certificate from PwC India and will be eligible entry-level GST jobs in India.

On the occasion of the launch, PwC India chairman, Sanjeev Krishan, said: “Bridging the skills gap is a complex problem that requires all stakeholders to work together to make the world a more resilient, capable and inclusive place. Solving important problems such as this is at the core of our strategy and organisational purpose. Through the Tax Academy, we are realising our commitment to enable the workforce in India to develop skills of the future. Our vision is to educate future leaders to embrace a dynamic business environment with agility and confidence."

"Lakhs of students graduate in finance, business and law every year. With its Tax Academy, PwC aims to holistically address their skilling needs by launching certifications across accounting, direct taxes, transfer pricing, customs and dispute resolution." he added.