Introducing...The PwC Tax Academy

A career in tax – a good choice
As a student looking to graduate in the next year ortwo, you’re thinking about what is the right career for you. We would like to suggest an option you may not have thought about, but which can open up a world of possibilities.

Tax plays a key role in the South African and global business environment; in fact, you will usually find it is the biggest expense in any business. It’s what makes the tax profession one of the most varied and challenging professions to be in today. It calls upon every ounce of your judgement, expertise and creativity. It can open doors to careers beyond the finer detail of the Income Tax Act, and give you insights into the heart of the Boardroom.

Join us in making a difference
Although tax practitioners need to be registered with SARS, there is currently no generic qualification for the tax profession in South Africa.

Recent developments mean that our clients and regulators demand that tax advice is provided by competent people. The fact is that demand for top-class tax consultants exceeds supply at the moment, and this gap is likely to widen in the future.

We want to play our part in developing tomorrow’s tax experts, and that the key to success is to ensure quality through a solid foundation in tax principles, practice and application. It’s why we set up the PwC Tax Academy in 2007 to give the best and brightest

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Paul de Chalain Leader, Tax Services	Phil Rhichards Head, Tax Academy