ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH CPD CONSORTIUM

Your partner for affordable, easy-delivered, expert topical CPD in South Africa.

SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL:

Our tax, accounting, legal, financial planning and practice management training is carefully curated to be both practical and relevant to the professional in the daily working environment, carrying with it the CPD hours required by respective RCBs.

Affordable excellence

Our vision is to become the home for learning and development for professionals in South Africa, which requires our training to be very affordable and our training to be benchmarked against excellence to ensure value in your CPD hours.

User-friendly learning, on multiple platforms

Our “Training Expertise 2023” highlights the breadth of our previous training initiatives and demonstrates our capability to deliver seamless and interactive knowledge sharing, with some sessions having attracted audiences of well over 1,000 professionals.

Expert and in practice training to ensure continuous business relevance

CPD delivered by experienced professionals who deal with their topical area on a daily basis.

Professional body accredited provider

Our training is recognised and accepted by most professional bodies in tax, accounting, financial planning, and legal fields, where applicable. In cases where your professional body lacks a formally accepted or recognised framework for CPD, we endeavor to become a recommended or preferred training provider by offering best in market training at the most competitive cost, while helping you fulfil your CPD requirements. We facilitate a seamless CPD claiming process through our data-driven certification, providing an easily verifiable solution for the professional body or Recognised Controlling Body (RCB).

CPD as a competitive edge for your career and business

Our CPD benchmark entails more than just delivering the minimum professional training; it aims to provide a genuine competitive edge to your career and business.

Whether you are a new professional or experienced professional, the rapidly evolving tax, legal, and fiscal framework necessitates staying updated with relevant and topical information, translating into immediate value.

We serve as a trusted partner to professionals, providing the guidance and support needed to grow your business and toolbox of expertise. Whilst ensuring you remain business relevant and well versed in best market practice on all topical issues, you will simultaneously fulfill your CPD requirements as a dedicated tax professional, accountant, legal practitioner, financial planner, payroll, or trust professional.

*Pricing Valid from 1 February 2025

R 1475

per person per annum
incl. VAT

Your 18 Verifiable CPD Hours Guaranteed with access to 4+ live webinars per month, offering up to 48 CPD hours annually
Access to ALL Live Webinars for 2025
Free on-demand access to recordings of select live webinars, so you can catch up on valuable learning anytime
SAIT-Verified CPD Points
All Other RCB's Accepted

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Our Approach to Learning

Our inclusive approach not only aids you in achieving continued business success, but also ensures you receive training from key subject matter experts in the market. Whether you are an emerging professional struggling to balance lead engagement with meeting your CPD requirements, or an experienced professional seeking to enhance your market credibility and explore new facets of clientele, joining our Consortium will provide you with the tools to ensure you are fully equipped to meet your career goals!

Why Choose CPD Consortium?

Comprehensive Packages, Zero Stress

Worried about losing business relevance in an ever-changing landscape, or falling short on CPD hours at year-end? Relax. Our customizable packages cover all bases, so you can focus on your professional development and not worry about tracking or recording CPD hours yourself.

Cost-Effective Excellence

Enjoy top-tier CPD at a fraction of the cost. We prioritise making professional development affordable, providing unbeatable educational content and value, putting you first, and ahead of the competition.

On-Demand Access, Anytime, Anywhere

Take control of your learning journey. Access CPD when and how you want, including convenient podcast formats for learning on the go.

Recognised and Accepted Excellence

Your professional development deserves the best. Our courses are recognised and accepted ensuring the highest standards and recognition for your commitment to excellence.

UPCOMING CPD WEBINARS

Save the date for our upcoming webinars!

Stay informed and ahead in your professional journey where we bring you practical and relevant sessions that provide valuable industry insights, regulatory updates, and expert guidance to support your continuous professional development. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your knowledge – explore our upcoming webinars and learn more here.

This session will discuss why it is important for all trusts to be registered with SARS, explore some of the challenges related to the registration process, and review the key requirements when registering trusts with SARS. We will also highlight the increased focus from SARS on trust compliance in general and provide practical tips to help navigate the process efficiently and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're new to trust registration or looking for clarity, this session is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge for successfully registering trusts with SARS and ensuring ongoing compliance.

This session will focus on the key SARB regulations and SARS considerations for South African residents and entities involved in cross-border transactions. Topics include: South African residents remitting or investing funds offshore, and how to ensure compliance with SARB. South Africans abroad sending or investing funds back to South Africa, with a focus on the tax and regulatory implications. Financial tax emigrants remitting remaining liquid assets offshore or reinvesting in South Africa, including the necessary steps for compliance. SARB compliance for high-value transactions, including the documentation and reporting requirements. Understanding residency status: Identifying whether clients are South African residents, non-residents, or financial emigrants, and how this classification impacts SARS and SARB compliance.

The session will cover the various responses SARS can issue when submitting an application to cease tax residency, including requests for relevant supporting documents, requests for additional supporting documents, and dealing with rejections. It will also provide guidance on how tax practitioners can effectively handle these responses to ensure a successful cessation of tax residency for their clients.

This session will address the key tax and regulatory aspects for foreign temporary residents and non-residents engaging with South Africa. Key points include: Foreign temporary residents investing in South Africa during their stay and the SARB regulations around remitting funds. Exiting South Africa: Tax considerations and obligations when foreign temporary residents leave South Africa. Foreign residents investing in South Africa while living abroad, with a focus on the relevant regulatory requirements. Residency classification: Determining whether clients are temporary residents, non-residents, or foreign residents, and how this impacts their compliance with SARB and SARS.

This webinar is designed specifically for tax practitioners who want to learn how to leverage social media to enhance their practice and attract new clients. As social media becomes an increasingly important tool for marketing and client engagement, this session will provide valuable strategies to build a strong online presence The session will cover the following topics: * Social Media for Your Firm * Developing Your Social Media Strategy * Best Practices for Engaging Content * Paid vs Organic Social Media

This session will delve into the “Pay Now, Argue Later” principle under the Tax Administration Act No. 28 of 2011, with Prof. Carika Keulder sharing her expert insights. Tax practitioners must understand the financial implications of this principle and the options available to challenge the tax liabilities imposed. Join us as we explore this complex area of tax administration, compare approaches in other jurisdictions, and guide practitioners on effective strategies to navigate this principle.

This session will review Section 9H of the ITA regarding the cessation of tax residency by individuals. It will address the complexities involved in applying these provisions, including key considerations and potential challenges. The session will cover: * Understanding the criteria for ceasing tax residency * Key complexities in the cessation process * Managing tax implications and compliance * Common challenges and how to navigate them effectively

The employees’ tax regime in South Africa extends further than simply withholding PAYE on employees’ salaries. The Seventh Schedule of the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962 prescribes the fringe benefits on which PAYE must be withheld. This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of employees' tax with special focus on fringe benefits, and the common compliance pitfalls relating thereto. Gain practical insights to ensure accurate payroll management and mitigate SARS-related risks. Join us to stay ahead in managing your fringe benefits tax responsibilities effectively.

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH CPD CONSORTIUM

Your partner for affordable, easy-delivered, expert topical CPD in South Africa.

SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL:

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