Program Overview

Introduction to the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT)

The Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) is an advanced-level designation in cross-border tax, designed by a board of world-leading experts. It provides a robust foundation in international tax, helping professionals stand out from the crowd. ADIT offers more than just advancing knowledge and technical expertise; it helps build the career you're truly passionate about.

Key Benefits of ADIT

• Grow your knowledge: Develop skills necessary to apply tax law to complex scenarios, solve problems, and demonstrate the ability to give practical advice to clients.
• Build your professional identity: Demonstrate commitment to upholding the highest professional standards, highlighting technical expertise and dedication to your career.
• Develop your career: Receive tailored access to relevant ADIT roles and international tax job opportunities around the world, developed in partnership with ACCA.

The ADIT Examination

To achieve the ADIT qualification, students must complete the Principles of International Taxation module plus two further modules chosen from the Jurisdictional or Thematic options. An extended essay may be completed in place of one of the optional modules.

Exam Requirements

• The qualification is in modular form and is awarded when all stages have been completed.
• All modules may be sat at one examination sitting over three days or separately.
• The entire qualification must be completed within five years.
• Exams are held twice a year, with all modules examined each June and the most popular modules also examined in December.
• Each exam is 3 hours plus 15 minutes reading time in length.
• The pass mark for each paper is 50%, and results are released in August and February.

Online Exams

ADIT exams are delivered online and can be attended from anywhere around the world. To sit online exams, candidates use a purpose-built exam application, Exam4, on their laptop or desktop computer.

ADIT Registration Fees

• Student Registration fee: ｣242
• Exam entry fee (per exam): ｣222
• Extended Essay registration fee: ｣222

Certificates

A full ADIT Qualification Certificate is issued automatically and free of charge to each student who successfully achieves the ADIT qualification. Students may also apply for:

• Modular Certificate if they have passed both the Principles of International Taxation module and any one of the sixteen available option modules.
• Standalone Certificate if they have passed either Principles of International Taxation or one thematic option module.

Transfer Pricing Module Short Course Review

This module gives the required knowledge, skills, and understanding of the fundamentals of transfer pricing based on the OECD and UN models. It is aimed at professionals around the world, particularly tax advisers, professionals working with multinational corporations, and in-house tax practitioners at large corporate firms.

Course Details

• Start date: September 20, 2025
• Time: 9 AM to 1:30 PM
• Sessions: 12 weekly sessions
• Session Duration: 4.5 hours
• Total Duration: 54 hours
• Location: Online courses
• Course fee: AED 7,500

Tutors

The course is taught by experienced professionals, including Gaspar Lopes Dias and Costas Savva, who have extensive experience in transfer pricing and international tax matters.

Canadian University Dubai

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